The Society of Jesus (a.k.a. the Jesuits) was founded in the 16th century by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Famous for their practical spirituality and ardent commitment to education, the Jesuits have a reputation as smart people of faith who change lives for the better and make a difference in the world.

The traditional wisdom that Jesuits use to help other people in their daily lives-how to make decisions, how to move towards freedom, how to live a spiritual life in the modern world-are easily applied, but not often explained well to the general public. The Jesuit Guide to Everything translates the 500-year-old insights of Saint Ignatius (often called “Ignatian spirituality”) for a modern audience, using stories and examples from Martin’s 20 years as a Jesuit and from the lives of the great Jesuit saints and spiritual masters.

With both humor and substance, Martin delivers a terrific read as he helps readers tackle the big questions of life by sharing the spiritual practices that Jesuits have been applying for 500 years. It’s this kind of no nonsense spirituality that explains why Ignatian retreats are the most popular spiritual retreats in both Catholic and Protestant churches around the country.