The First Jesuits
By John O’Malley, SJ, Harvard University Press, 1995
The most comprehensive account written of the Society of Jesus in its founding years – 1540 to 1565 - one that heightens and transforms our understanding of the Jesuits in history and today.
The Jesuit Mystique
By Douglas Letson and Michael Higgins, Loyola Press, 1995.
An exploration of what it means to be a Jesuit today by exploring the history of the Order as well as its contributions to contemporary society.
Contemplatives in Action: The Jesuit Way
By Wiliam A. Barry, SJ, and Robert G. Doherty, SJ, Paulist Press, 2002.
Through an exploration of Jesuit spirituality, the authors show how this Order has played a significant role in the lives of individuals, communities, and cultures.
A Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything
By James Martin, SJ, Harperone, 2011
The Ignatian goal of "finding God in all things" means that every part of our lives can lead us to God. Martin shows us how this is possible with user-friendly examples. He translates these insights of St. Ignatius for a modern audience and reveals how we can find God—and how God can find us—in the real world of work, love, suffering, decisions, prayer, and friendship.