Have you ever asked yourself why did this happen to me? Have you ever been the victim of horrible circumstances despite your willingness to please God? Why do we experience hardship? Thomas Ashburn Jr. uses biblical characters and his own personal experiences to explain why bad things happen to good Christians. Why did Job lose it all? Why was Daniel thrown into the lion's den? Get the answers in this exciting new book. Learn how to see things as God sees them. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and to better understand your life and God. Thomas Ashburn Jr. has had a passion for writing since high school. He graduated from Norfolk State University with a bachelor's of arts in journalism. He has written several articles for daily newspapers. Thomas is a member or St. Mary's Holiness Church in Chesapeake, Va., where his father, Thomas Ashburn Sr., is pastor. He is a deacon and financial trustee at St. Mary's. Thomas's purpose for writing is to glorify God and to inspire others to overcome every obstacle.

Focusing on key writings by three of the most important representatives of the Jesuit order, Louis Lallement, Jean Pierre Caussade and Claude de la Columbiere, this work takes the reader to the heart of one of the most influential spiritual traditions within the Catholic Church.

The joy and freedom to be found in the Ignatian exercises comes to life in this book by George A. Aschenbrenner, SJ. While many scholarly books and commentaries have explored the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Aschenbrenner introduces readers to the dynamics that are at the heart of these Ignatian exercises in Stretched for Greater Glory. His straightforward commentary and vast knowledge make this book appropriate for both the novice spiritual seeker and the experienced spiritual director. For further information on Ignatian Spirituality, please visit our sister site: www.IgnatianSpirituality.com