Hearts on Fire: Praying with Jesuits

I find this book to be an excellent prayer book; for all stages on one's faith journey. It can be adapted for group prayer or contemplated on an individual basis. It makes a wonderful gift to give or receive.

As a junior at a Jesuit High School, the adminstration gave me this book as a gift for leading the upcoming freshman retreat. I had already fallen in love with the Jesuit spirituality, but this book sealed the deal. For Lent, I promised myself I would read one prayer each morning, and I have, and enjoyed it. It makes everyday worthwhile. As the Jesuits believe, we choose each day to make a journey towards or away from God. This book helps make that journey. Ad Mejorem Dei Gloriam.

As an ordinandi I have found this prayer book very useful in my spiritual journey. It is a commendable compilations of prayers from various Jesuits whose prayer reflections would be of benefit to all who uses the book.

I discovered this book on retreat at St. Ignatius Retreat House on Long Island, NY, and when I have the courage and faith to sit down with it and read a prayer or two, I am always filled with the Spirit. Great to keep in your briefcase or on your nightstand--you can use the healing power of prayer anywhere.

Presented in the form of St. Ignatius' "Spiriutal Excercises" this small and wonderful compilation offers some of the most thought provoking, challenging and exciting prayers I've spent time with. If you are old fashioned and done growing in your spirituality, please ignore the prayers (my favorites) Forgiving God? and A Humble Request. This book is well worth $7. Omnia Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam