Ignatian Materials

Do You Speak Ignatian?

A Glossary of Terms Used in Ignatian and Jesuit Circles

A mini-dictionary that defines many of the terms used in conversations in Ignatian and Jesuit circles. More than 50,000 copies of this publication have been distributed around the world.

Do You Walk Ignatian?

A Compilation of Jesuit Values in the Work Day

A companion to Do You Speak Ignatian?, this book includes narratives from faculty and staff regarding their work in relation to key Jesuit values.

GO FORTH and Set the World on Fire

Student Life in the Jesuit Tradition

Undergraduate students reflect on the impact of Jesuit values in their educational experience.

Teaching to the Mission

A Compendium of the Ignatian Mentoring Program

In this pedagogical resource, faculty describe how they incorporate the Jesuit mission and identity into their specific courses, from chemistry to marketing to theology.

The Spirit of a University

Prayers for an Academic Year

This collection of prayers and invocations offered at Xavier University reflect the collective spirit, mission and identity of a Jesuit university.

Jesuit Education & Ignatian Pedagogy

A Desktop Primer

This flyer offers a brief and succinct summarization of contemporary Jesuit education.

Jesuit Themed Day Planner

With Weekly Reflections

This planner, which can be started at any time during the year, includes space for weekly personal reflection and insight on Jesuit core values. (For students)

Cura What?

A Graduate Student's Guide to Understanding & Living the Jesuit Mission

Graduate students describe how specific Ignatian values have impacted their academic and personal lives.

Creating Privileged Moments

With photographs by Xavier University 2008 International Photo Contest finalists and reflections and quotes by the Division of Mission & Identity of Xavier University, Privileged Moments, is a daily guide for self-reflection, awareness and contemplation.

Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises

A Desktop Primer

This 20-page photograph-filled primer encapsulates six characteristics of Ignatian spirituality, including an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises and the Examen.