Saturday is the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. In honor of the feast, we’re giving away five copies of Margaret Silf’s Compass Points to People for Others readers. To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post before midnight on Saturday, July 31.
There’s no need to leave any personal information in your comment; I’ll contact the winners early next week via e-mail for shipping details.
For some samples of the book, check out past posts with some Compass Points excerpts.
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Colleen 07.26.10 at 10:02 am
Happy feast day in advance!
Eric 07.26.10 at 10:20 am
Do I have to do more than say, “I’d like one.”?
Brian 07.26.10 at 11:04 am
I would love to win this book!
Robin 07.26.10 at 12:19 pm
I would, too!
And I have lots of good reasons!
Fran Rossi Szpylczyn 07.26.10 at 4:46 pm
I have been thinking of the and praying about the upcoming feast – I do love St. Ignatius Loyola and Jesuit spirituality has enriched my life so much.
That book sounds great too.
Tom 07.26.10 at 7:28 pm
Book! Yes please! TC
Dan 07.26.10 at 8:30 pm
How about tickets to a Bulls, Bears, Cubs, White Sox, and/or Blackhawks game to go along with my, I mean, the winning entry.
claire 07.27.10 at 12:26 am
Margaret Silf writes fabulous books. I got two or three when we stopped in St Beuno’s, Wales, some years back. I also like her column in America Magazine. I hope some day to take a retreat led by her.
Jade 07.27.10 at 4:21 am
I would love a copy of this book! I’m deeply inspired by the idea of finding God in all things, each day, and I would like to learn more about this practice.
Tim 07.27.10 at 5:15 am
After much discernment and consideration of all that is presented here, following a full examen of consciousness regarding everything that happened since I fell upon your blog, it is right that I make a comment in an effort to be able to receive a copy of Margaret Silf’s Compass Points. I need all the help I can to keep me on the right path.
Many thanks…
Helen 07.27.10 at 5:51 am
While there is only a ‘chance’ to win this book, I still would like to win this book.
Through the website, I am becoming more drawn to the Ignatius Spirituality. Also, just signed up with a group of Chinese Americans for an opportunity to learn from Fr. Michael Lynch his ‘Sowing the Seeds of Prayer’.
Regina 07.27.10 at 6:01 am
What a great way to celebrate. Count me in!
BobT 07.27.10 at 6:25 am
Would love to have this book. If I do win, would you come back to Syracuse and deliver it personally?
Henry 07.27.10 at 7:13 am
I would love a copy of the book! Thank you for holding the contest!
Jean Wise 07.27.10 at 8:15 am
Thank you for this offer. I am drawn more and more to Ignatius spirituality and hunger to learn more.
Colleen G 07.27.10 at 8:23 am
Count me in!- That is if I’m lucky enough to be picked!
Curtis 07.27.10 at 8:49 am
That’d be a delightful book to read and then pass on to others who are interested in our faith. Please include me in the clamor for a copy!
Thanks.
Kitty 07.27.10 at 8:49 am
Magis!
Lib 07.27.10 at 8:54 am
I would love a copy! I am glad you are offering this contest! I just hope you are willing to ship a copy overseas (I live outside the US in the Philippines).
Steve 07.27.10 at 9:11 am
I would love a copy of the book. I will be celebrating St. Ignatius’ feast day by participating in the abbreviated version of the exercises at the Jesuit Retreat House in Demontreville, MN this weekend.
Auee 07.27.10 at 9:14 am
Ditto! Thanks for this opportunity!
Lu 07.27.10 at 9:17 am
i hope to have a copy of said book…from your postings, i could tell this is one of the must-haves…besides, books in Hongkong are very expensive.
Lu 07.27.10 at 9:21 am
and yes! thank you for this chance…
Jaymee Duran 07.27.10 at 9:38 am
(Advanced) Happy feast day, St. Ignatius!
Michael Cheney 07.27.10 at 9:48 am
Happy Feastday to all son and daughters of Ignatius!
mike omalley 07.27.10 at 9:53 am
the more i learn about st ignatius the better i feel about my growing relationship with God
Weng 07.27.10 at 10:02 am
Much thanks for the beautiful influence from the Jesuits family. Happy Fiesta St.Ignatius Loyola!
Mike 07.27.10 at 10:13 am
Excited about Margaret’s new book!
Maria Belflower 07.27.10 at 10:17 am
Since Saturday is my birthday, I a very familiar with my patron saint, Saint Ignatius whose feast day is celebrated on July 31st. I pray to him daily and ask for his guidance and direction. Today’s society is so stuck on the materialistic aspect of what’s in it for me instead of how can I help others who aren’t as fortunate as myself. We need to take time in our daily lives to help those in need and to truly love our neighbors as ourselves.
In the words of St. Ignatius – “Give the thy Love and thy Grace for this is enough for me.”
Cynthia Winter 07.27.10 at 10:19 am
I would love to read this book. I am new to Ignatius spirituality and would love to learn more. Thanks!
Matthew 07.27.10 at 10:23 am
sounds like a great book! Happy Feast to all
Rich 07.27.10 at 10:50 am
I would like to be entered in the contest. Ignatian Spirituality has helped me so much in my transition after graduating college.
Susan Friedrichsen 07.27.10 at 10:53 am
What a wonderful way to celebrate Ignatius’ Feast Day. We can all benefit from practicing noticing God and God’s movements in our lives. Margaret’s book looks like a great help to come more in touch with those inner movements.
Kathy 07.27.10 at 10:54 am
I love free stuff & I love God… so free stuff that helps point me to God would be greatly appreciated!
Larry 07.27.10 at 11:03 am
I would not only like a copy of this book, I NEED a copy. With all of the life transitions my family and I have gone through in the past year I feel like I’m on a ship at sea in a storm. I’m being tossed about and lost my point of reference. I’m looking for God “everywhere”, but begining to wonder if I’m just looking in the wrong places.
Carlos 07.27.10 at 11:14 am
I would love to get a copy of the book. By the way, are your books (Loyola Press) available on e-Pub format?
Sue 07.27.10 at 12:14 pm
I’d love a copy of this book. Thanks for your blog–I have found much faith-enhancing materials here!
Maggie 07.27.10 at 12:15 pm
I would love to win a copy of this book. It would really help in my work as a Spiritual Director.
Andrew Tan 07.27.10 at 1:27 pm
I hope can get this book to deepening my spirituality and faith.I really like to pray for others and serving others in Church and be a witness of Christ in Church and marketplace.Reading spiritual book is my weapon to develop myself as a disciple of Christ by gaining wisdom of God and knowledge of the Church.I really admire Jesuits and Ignation spirituality for serving the Church and the world.I also hope one day can study theology in San Francisco University or Loyola University to serve God in my country Malaysia
Annette K. J. Faltot 07.27.10 at 3:27 pm
My grandson was born on the Feast of St. Ignatius. I told my son that was a good omen — that maybe he would become a priest. My son said, “and maybe he will become a baseball player,.” Oh, well.
Shawn 07.27.10 at 3:35 pm
I would absolutely cherish a copy of this newest book by Margaret Silf. Happy St. Ignatius Feast Day!!!
Regina 07.27.10 at 5:34 pm
Here’s my comment FTW! <– as they say
Dave General 07.27.10 at 5:39 pm
One thing I learned from Fr. Jim Martin’s book, My Life with the Saints, is that St. Ignatius is the only saint with a notarized police record! If a jailbird can be converted into one of the greatest saints, then I have a chance to be converted too. St. Ignatius’ life story gives us all hope for redemption.
Michele 07.27.10 at 6:11 pm
Amazing the number of folks who responded to this opportunity! A new GPS system has me ready to discover other ‘compass points’ geographically; now an opportunity to discover inner places I have not explored yet. Thank you.
Mary 07.27.10 at 6:36 pm
I am researching the Examen, trying to figure out how to make a homemade pop-up book for myself to lead me through the steps. As a Presbyterian, I am new to this prayer and would love to learn more about it.
Ibrahim Aryon 07.27.10 at 7:31 pm
instead of a Map (whose images, borders, landmarks, can relatively be changed over time) Ignatius, and Silf gives us a compass. May we find our true north toward Christ
Jim 07.27.10 at 9:27 pm
I love Ms. Silf’s “Inner Compass.” I would love to have this one as well!
Love your blog, too! Thanks!
Luz 07.28.10 at 2:50 am
saw the interview with Margaret Silf. Her book must be very interesting especially when one can relate to her thoughts and experiences. i believe one is called or drawn nearer to God so as to learn how to be attuned to His presence which is always around us and with us and in fact, in us….
i also installed a compass in my car so as to prevent myself from getting confused and therefore lost…. but of course, i will be found…like the lost sheep…because my shepherd left the 99 to look for me….
Kevin Koh 07.28.10 at 4:01 am
was a beneficiary to the Ignatian 30-day retreat and that was the starting point of my journey few years back. My next encounter with Ignatian Spirituality was via the MAGIS experience at the recent WYD in Sydney. Since then, I’ve become more aware to 1) find God in all things and to 2) give Him the greater glory for which I’ve been called to be (give). In my own small little ways, I’ve been trying to share this Ignatian way of encountering and discovering God with the people I help in the various ministries.
This is a great website. Please continue your good work! Thank God for it! (& you, who made it possible)
God Bless,
Patricia Kane 07.28.10 at 4:42 am
St Ignatius is my mentor in following Jesus and finding God in my everyday life. He is eminently practical in the Spiritual Exercises, attuned to the way we function.
Margaret Silf writes very well, following the Ignatian way.
mary claire 07.28.10 at 6:36 am
haven’t read any of her books, but reviews are great. would be very appreciative of a copy which I can share with my son, who was recently accepted into a Jesuit university as a first year High School student as full scholar last June.(Phils)
Bethie 07.28.10 at 10:29 am
Saw an old black and white movie about the life of St. Ignatius. I’ve followed him ever since.
Don Marlette 07.28.10 at 1:14 pm
“Compass Points” sounds like a great book! Ignatius has been a great influence on me, especially after having 4 kids (and expecting a 5th!). Finding God in all things has been such an eye-opener for me. I get more connected to God and my family through the spirituality of St. Ignatius.
Marg 07.28.10 at 4:40 pm
Please pick me! I need direction!
M
Francine 07.28.10 at 8:55 pm
A good book to read “The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: The Spirituality for Real Life” by James Martin.
Mary 07.29.10 at 4:56 am
I recently got to know St. Ignatius of Loyola much better through my spiritual director who suggested I check out Ignatian Spirituality. Wow, did my spirituality and essentially, my whole life explode with a deepened relationship with God and a real admiration and respect for St. Ignatius’ teachings. I love his intensity in the beginning when he grew his nails and hair and did everything with such fervor and passion. He eventually scaled things back and adjusted to where he felt God was calling him. Happy feast day!!
Guy-Maurille Massamba 07.29.10 at 9:35 am
St. Ignatius teaches me everyday that the purpose of my life is to praise and glorify God. I try as best as I can to rid myself of intentions and objectives that contradict the purpose for which I am created. It is not easy, but with the daily examen I remind myself of this important perspective. O St. Ignatius, help me stay focused on God.
Eric 07.29.10 at 11:22 am
I am very happy to read the comments of so many people. I hope this continues even when Paul isn’t giving away stuff.
Pam 07.29.10 at 12:29 pm
Winning this book would be great!
Clare 07.29.10 at 1:56 pm
I have recently discovered St Ignatius and would love to read more about spirituality and grow in my faith. Thank you.
Rinald D'Souza 07.30.10 at 1:02 am
Ignatius gives us hope that yes, we too can rise up in spite of ourselves, if only we let got God raise us up!
Dianne Franks 07.30.10 at 3:35 am
Wow, it is so great to read Ignatius fan mail! He is such a real person for a saint.I was undertaking an Ignation directed retreat a while ago. Being new to this experience I was asked to sit with a number of scripture passage none of which had anything to do with feet. As I did the image of feet kept coming to mind. When I shared this with my spiritual director he said ask God what it means..(oh yeah that’s what I forgot to do). The answer came Like Mary who stood at the foot of the cross, like Mary in the Mary/Martha story who sat at my feet, Like Mary who wiped my feet with her hair, you too need to be present …sit at my feet for a while. The image helps me to pray, it helps me to be still…maybe one day I’ll see his face.
Clara Diaz 07.30.10 at 5:45 am
I love Margaret’s writings. She gives us much we can apply in our lives. I tried to download a free ebook copy which is entry for 7/31 in 31 days with St Ignatious without luck. Could you please help. Thanks and God Bless. Clara
Cathy 07.30.10 at 6:17 pm
Like Lu, I’m hoping that you are willing to mail the book internationally – in my case, all the way to Australia. Anyway, I may as well add my comment.
I’m not familiar with Margaret Silf, but from the extracts you provide, this sounds like my kind of book!
It also seems to be a very Ignatian sort of thing to do, to celebrate his special day by giving a gift to others.
Happy Feast Day!
Larry Mosher 07.30.10 at 6:52 pm
Having completed the Spiritual Exersizes a month and a half ago, I can’t begin to have space to describe my “ah ha” moments. This was completing the Exersizes with the 19th Annotation version. As a layperson I visited my Spiritual Director every other week for nine months. The greatest of all was the “Election” where confirmation of following the Holy Spirit’s CALL to apply for Diaconate Formation.
Cathy 07.30.10 at 8:05 pm
No, I’m not trying to double my chances of winning the book, but I’ve just realised it was Lib, not Lu, who was asking about overseas mailing of the book. My apologies!
Angela 07.31.10 at 6:40 am
I’ve just about given up running in place; I want the world to stop and give me a chance to catch up. Maybe the book can help me find the place to get on again. BTW, I live in the east – the far east.
Eileen 07.31.10 at 7:52 am
I have enjoyed the excerpts from this book and would like to have one to use on my own
Sheila 07.31.10 at 11:20 am
Well, I am starting an 8 day Spiritual Exercises on Monday, August 4th. What good company this book would be!
Paul 07.31.10 at 12:54 pm
Sheila,
As you are my sister, I’ll spring for a book for you (- not one of the 5 prizes.) But even with the most speedy airmail, I doubt if it will get to you by Monday. Happy retreating and pray for the weak and sinful in your family…
Paul
Paul 07.31.10 at 1:06 pm
Larry,
It warms the cockles of my, oh, so frigid heart to learn that someone has gotten such great benefit from the Spiritual Exercises. My congratulations and prayers to you on your election to apply for Diaconate Formation. May it be an enormous blessing for you and for those you serve.
Paul
Paul 07.31.10 at 1:07 pm
Cathy,
Rest assured. Ernesto, our “man who can do everything,” will have no problem shipping books internationally.
Paul