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Though the path is not always perfect, there is always a joy in the journey. William J. Byron, SJ, has been a Jesuit for more than fifty-five years. While readily admitting that there have been some difficult, even painful, days during this period, Fr. Byron is quick to add that he has never experienced a “fundamentally unhappy” day as a Jesuit. In this revised edition of Jesuit Saturdays, Byron shares with great joy and openness the stories and experiences of his more than five decades of Jesuit ministry, offering us the chance to see what it really is that inspires and motivates Jesuits to do what they do.
Through Fr. Byron’s reflections, you’ll learn why Jesuits are so heavily involved in education; what it truly means to “live a life for others”; what life qualities define and differentiate Jesuits; and much more. This warmly written work is ideal for anyone who desires a better understanding of the Jesuit way of thinking and living.
Synopsis
Jesuit Saturdays is a reflection on what it means to live a Jesuit life in today's world -- why someone in this modern era, with its variety of lifestyles, would choose and find fulfillment in this spiritual path.
Father William Byron honestly and candidly shares his stories and experiences from fifty years as a Jesuit teacher. While entertaining and enlightening his readers, Father Byron also gives them insight into what makes a Jesuit tick.
This warm and open book will reward any reader interested in learning more about Ignatian spirituality, the Jesuit way, or how to "live a life for others".
Synopsis
William J. Byron, SJ, has been a Jesuit for more than 55 years. While readily admitting that there have been some difficult, even painful, days during this period, Father Byron is quick to add that he has never experienced a "fundamentally unhappy" day as a Jesuit. In this revised edition of Jesuit Saturdays, Byron shares with great joy and openness the stories and experiences of his Jesuit journey, offering readers the chance to see what it really is that inspires and motivates Jesuits to do what they do.
About the Author
William J. Byron, SJ, is University Professor of Business and Society at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He served as Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Ethics in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, rector of the Georgetown Jesuit community (1994–2000), president of the Catholic University of America (1982–1992), president of the University of Scranton (1975–1982), and dean of arts and sciences at Loyola University of New Orleans (1973–1975). He has held faculty positions at Scranton Preparatory School, Loyola College in Maryland, and Woodstock College. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1950, was ordained to the priesthood in 1961, and received a doctorate in economics from the University of Maryland in 1969.
Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 The Man Who Was Loyola 1
Chapter 2 Why We Are in Higher Education 11
Chapter 3 Why We Are in Secondary Education 23
Chapter 4 Education for Social Justice 35
Chapter 5 The Enduring Evidence of a Jesuit Education 47
Chapter 6 Discernment: A Spirituality of Choice 59
Chapter 7 Living Generously in the Service of Others 77
Chapter 8 The Celibate: A Crowd of One 91
Chapter 9 Individuarians 103
Chapter 10 Stewardship: The Jesuit Approach to the Use of Wealth, Power, and Talent 117
Chapter 11 The Standard of Christ 129
Chapter 12 The Harvest Is Ready 141
Epilogue 157
Endnotes 161
About the Author 169