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CHICAGO, July 15, 2025 — Loyola Press is excited to announce the upcoming release of seven new titles for the Fall 2025. These inspiring books are designed to support and deepen readers’ faith, with most offering a devotional format for daily reflection. Spanning both seasonal and year-round themes, each book invites readers into a more meaningful spiritual journey. Detailed descriptions and author information for each title are included below.
2026: A Book of Grace-Filled Days by Julia Walsh
This spiritual companion is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their prayer life and experience God's grace in everyday moments. 2026: A Book of Grace-Filled Days offers daily reflections that accompany readers throughout the liturgical year, beginning with the start of the Church year in Advent 2025. Each reflection is written by Julia Walsh to inspire mindfulness, gratitude, and a closer relationship with God. The book is set to release on July 29, 2025.
This spiritual companion is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their prayer life and experience God's grace in everyday moments. 2026: A Book of Grace-Filled Days offers daily reflections that accompany readers throughout the liturgical year, beginning with the start of the Church year in Advent 2025. Each reflection is written by Julia Walsh to inspire mindfulness, gratitude, and a closer relationship with God. The book is set to release on July 29, 2025.
The True Gifts of Christmas by Megan Alexander
This new book from beloved television host, Megan Alexander, offers a 25-day Advent journey that helps families rediscover the meaning behind Christmas traditions. Alexander was inspired by her travels for her holiday television series Small Town Christmas. Each day highlights a different “gift” paired with a tradition, such as Advent calendars, gingerbread cookies, or candle lighting, to foster reflection and connection during the season. The book is set to release on August 11, 2025.
This new book from beloved television host, Megan Alexander, offers a 25-day Advent journey that helps families rediscover the meaning behind Christmas traditions. Alexander was inspired by her travels for her holiday television series Small Town Christmas. Each day highlights a different “gift” paired with a tradition, such as Advent calendars, gingerbread cookies, or candle lighting, to foster reflection and connection during the season. The book is set to release on August 11, 2025.
Sacred Space Annuals from The Irish Jesuits
Three new Sacred Space annuals from The Irish Jesuits are set to release this fall, each offering a simple yet meaningful way to enter into daily prayer. Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2025–26 (Sept. 30), Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2026 (Oct. 14), and Sacred Space for Lent 2026 (Dec. 9) each guide readers through Scripture, reflection, and contemplation rooted in the tradition of the internationally acclaimed online prayer guide. With weekly themes and structured steps of prayer, these devotionals support a deepening of one's spiritual life throughout the liturgical year.
Three new Sacred Space annuals from The Irish Jesuits are set to release this fall, each offering a simple yet meaningful way to enter into daily prayer. Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2025–26 (Sept. 30), Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2026 (Oct. 14), and Sacred Space for Lent 2026 (Dec. 9) each guide readers through Scripture, reflection, and contemplation rooted in the tradition of the internationally acclaimed online prayer guide. With weekly themes and structured steps of prayer, these devotionals support a deepening of one's spiritual life throughout the liturgical year.
Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way by Lisa M. Hendey
Lisa M. Hendey, founder of Catholicmom.com, has a new 52-week devotional that will invite you into a vibrant friendship with Jesus. Whether you are a devout believer, spiritual seeker, or someone struggling with their relationship with God, Lisa will guide you on a gentle yet powerful path to finding Jesus every day, in every way. The book is set to release on October 14, 2025.
Lisa M. Hendey, founder of Catholicmom.com, has a new 52-week devotional that will invite you into a vibrant friendship with Jesus. Whether you are a devout believer, spiritual seeker, or someone struggling with their relationship with God, Lisa will guide you on a gentle yet powerful path to finding Jesus every day, in every way. The book is set to release on October 14, 2025.
An Ignatian Spirituality Reader (Vol. II) by Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan
In An Ignatian Spirituality Reader (Vol. II), Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan brings together a collection of essays, blog posts, and reflections that expand on the foundational themes introduced in An Ignatian Spirituality Reader (Loyola Press, 2008). Focusing on the application of Ignatian principles in areas such as leadership, justice, education, and ministry, this book offers readers practical insight into living out Ignatian spirituality in today’s world. It is scheduled for release on November 4, 2025.
In An Ignatian Spirituality Reader (Vol. II), Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan brings together a collection of essays, blog posts, and reflections that expand on the foundational themes introduced in An Ignatian Spirituality Reader (Loyola Press, 2008). Focusing on the application of Ignatian principles in areas such as leadership, justice, education, and ministry, this book offers readers practical insight into living out Ignatian spirituality in today’s world. It is scheduled for release on November 4, 2025.
To schedule an interview with the authors, request a review copy, or learn more about the books contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
About the Authors
2026: A Book of Grace-Filled Days
Julia Walsh is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. She hosts the Messy Jesus Business blog and podcast and is the author of For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir.
The True Gifts of Christmas
Megan Alexander has worked as a national host for CBS television for almost two decades, regularly seen on Inside Edition and Thursday Night Football. She is the author of three best-selling books (Faith in the Spotlight, and the kids’ books One More Hug and The Magic of a Small Town Christmas) in addition to her new Loyola Press book The True Gifts of Christmas. She produced and hosted the holiday travel show Small Town Christmas which aired on UPTV. Megan has acted in films like Space Warriors, Redeemed, Gods Not Dead 3, The Church Thinks We’re Dating and Back to the Goode Life. She starred in television shows like ABC’s Nashville and CMT’s Still the King. She loves speaking on the topic of faith and work at church conferences and prayer breakfasts. She is a married mama of three children living in Nashville.
Sacred Space Annuals
The Irish Province of the Society of Jesus (The Irish Jesuits), founders of the www.sacredspace.ie, has provided a trusted online prayer guide since 1999. Their website serves millions of spiritual pilgrims of many faiths around the world.
Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way
Lisa M. Hendey is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of CatholicMom.com. A lifelong advocate for faith-filled living, she encourages readers to deepen their relationship with Jesus through storytelling, scripture reflection, and practical application. A regular media guest and host, her work has been featured in numerous Catholic and Christian publications. Lisa speaks internationally on the intersection of faith and daily life. Connect with her at www.lisahendey.com.
Julia Walsh is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. She hosts the Messy Jesus Business blog and podcast and is the author of For Love of the Broken Body: A Spiritual Memoir.
The True Gifts of Christmas
Megan Alexander has worked as a national host for CBS television for almost two decades, regularly seen on Inside Edition and Thursday Night Football. She is the author of three best-selling books (Faith in the Spotlight, and the kids’ books One More Hug and The Magic of a Small Town Christmas) in addition to her new Loyola Press book The True Gifts of Christmas. She produced and hosted the holiday travel show Small Town Christmas which aired on UPTV. Megan has acted in films like Space Warriors, Redeemed, Gods Not Dead 3, The Church Thinks We’re Dating and Back to the Goode Life. She starred in television shows like ABC’s Nashville and CMT’s Still the King. She loves speaking on the topic of faith and work at church conferences and prayer breakfasts. She is a married mama of three children living in Nashville.
Sacred Space Annuals
The Irish Province of the Society of Jesus (The Irish Jesuits), founders of the www.sacredspace.ie, has provided a trusted online prayer guide since 1999. Their website serves millions of spiritual pilgrims of many faiths around the world.
Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way
Lisa M. Hendey is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of CatholicMom.com. A lifelong advocate for faith-filled living, she encourages readers to deepen their relationship with Jesus through storytelling, scripture reflection, and practical application. A regular media guest and host, her work has been featured in numerous Catholic and Christian publications. Lisa speaks internationally on the intersection of faith and daily life. Connect with her at www.lisahendey.com.
An Ignatian Spirituality Reader (Vol. II)
Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan joined Creighton University as a full-time faculty member in the Theology Department in 2003. During her tenure, she served as the Director of the Master of Arts in Ministry Program and the Director of the Christian Spirituality Programs. She was also the inaugural chairholder of the Barbara Reardon Heaney Chair in Pastoral Liturgical Theology and the Vice President of the Division of Mission and Ministry for Creighton University. Eileen is now an Emerita Professor of Theology and Emerita Vice President for Mission and Ministry, having retired on September 30, 2022. Her extensive career in theology and ministry has left a lasting impact on the institution and its students, fostering a deep appreciation for Ignatian spirituality and Christian formation.
Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan joined Creighton University as a full-time faculty member in the Theology Department in 2003. During her tenure, she served as the Director of the Master of Arts in Ministry Program and the Director of the Christian Spirituality Programs. She was also the inaugural chairholder of the Barbara Reardon Heaney Chair in Pastoral Liturgical Theology and the Vice President of the Division of Mission and Ministry for Creighton University. Eileen is now an Emerita Professor of Theology and Emerita Vice President for Mission and Ministry, having retired on September 30, 2022. Her extensive career in theology and ministry has left a lasting impact on the institution and its students, fostering a deep appreciation for Ignatian spirituality and Christian formation.
About Loyola Press
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Loyola Press Fall 2025 Releases:
| 2026: A Book of Grace-Filled Days by Julia Walsh July 29, 2025 Loyola Press | $17.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5805-3 | The True Gifts of Christmas by Megan Alexander August 11, 2025 Loyola Press | $24.99 | Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-8294-5897-8 | |
| Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2025-26 by The Irish Jesuits September 30, 2025 Loyola Press | $5.50 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5999-9 | Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2026 by The Irish Jesuits October 14, 2025 Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-6003-2 | |
| Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way by Lisa M. Hendey October 14, 2025 Loyola Press | $19.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-6009-4 | An Ignatian Spirituality Reader (Vol. II) by Eileen C. Burke-Sullivan November 4, 2025 Loyola Press | $34.99 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-5621-9 | Sacred Space for Lent 2026 The Irish Jesuits December 9, 2025 Loyola Press | $5.50 | Paperback ISBN: 978-0-8294-6001-8 |