Spiritual Freedom: From an Experience of the Ignatian Exercises to the Art of Spiritual Guidance

I've been a student of the Spiritual Exercises for some time, and this book is quite helpful. Don't be worried that it's designed for spiritual directors leading others through the Exercises - it's a great read-along as you're going through the Exercises.

Thus far it has met my expectations re. the freedom of spirit gained through the Ignation exercises. As a spiritual director I am convinced of the importance of imagry to help in our transformation and the way that they help us to know Jesus better. English helps us to remember the importance of the dialogue between director and exercitant and that the Holy Spirit is the liaison between the two. A beautiful thing to remember that the true guide is always the Holy spirit.

I needed this text for a course that I am facilitating. The books arrived in good shape and on time. This is an excellent text for those who are leading and studying the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The author gives many tips and good information that follows the various weeks or movements of the Exercises. Having worked with this for over 8 years, I recommend this text.

is vital in the person's life when they pick up their cross and follow Jesus. I've read other John English books/articles and he's more than a competent guide for going deeper into a spiritual life for the person in today's world. I cant say enough about this spiritual treasure for those who are desiring a more intimate relationship with Jesus.

Love this book. Many wonderful insights.

The topic has always fascinated me and so I decided to study it and learn how to attain this type of freedom. The author's approach is clear and while this is a dense topic the writer's style is straight forward.

This is a on going journey for me and this book is so helpful. Glad I purchased it.

Good writing but not what I thought would be.

I was lent an old second hand copy of this book and encouragd to read it. At first I found it difficult to pick up. It seemed a to have little to do with me. A book written by a Jesuit for Jesuits, leading other Jesuits, through an Ignatian retreat. I am not a Jesuit nor have I been on an Ignatian retreat. I felt like someone with basic medical knowledge stumbling apon a brain surgery manual,curiously studying its pages with no expectation that it would be of any help when dealing with a cut knee! I found myself increasingly engroased by the wisdom and common sense of this book. Coupled with a fascinating insight into a very different world from my own, were ideas and observations that resonated with my own experience of being human.As the time to return the book drew near, I realised that I was reluctant to return it. It is not a book to read quickly or one that can be enjoyed without reflection. The copy I was lent was published in the seventies, with small print and a battered cover. I hoped to find a similar secondhand copy. I was delighted to find that Amazon had brand new copies improved by easier to read print.No wonder that this unpromising looking book had been republished. It is one of the most thought provoking, encouraging and wise books I have ever read.

John English gives the readers insight into The Spiritual Exercises and teaching of St Ignatius Loyola, in a very readablebook, for readers seeking guidance in a life following Christ in the Gospels and in everyday life.Catherine.

While this has been written for those who are directing the Exercises, there is a lot of material which is useful for anyone who has done the Exercises. I have been using it to reflect on my experience.

Useful for personal growth

An invaluable resource for moving from the personal experience of the Spiritual Exercises, to the experience of accompanying others