Awakening Love: An Ignatian Retreat with the Song Of Songs

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Author: Fr. Gregory Cleveland, OMV

Publisher: Pauline Books & Media US

The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Song of Songs are spiritual masterpieces that have inspired the saints throughout the ages. In this insightful book, Father Gregory Cleveland, OMV, draws upon both in an approachable, do-it-yourself retreat that invites you to encounter God and his love. Whether you are making a stay-at-home retreat, want to grow closer to the Lord, or need some faith-filled reading to nourish your spirit, this personal retreat from an experienced spiritual director can awaken you to a new awareness of God's presence. Winner of a Catholic Media Association (CMA) award.

Format:

Paperback

Pages:

384

Dimensions(Inches):

6.00 x 9.25

About the Author:

Fr. Greg Cleveland, OMV, is a native of Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in business administration. After working as a marketing manager for a Midwestern railroad company, he followed God's call to priesthood in 1987, joined the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and attended Our Lady of Grace Seminary and St. John's School of Theology in Boston.

After completing an M.Div. in Theology and an M.A. in Spiritual Theology, he was ordained a priest in 1995. His first assignment was to St. Andrew's parish in Avenel, New Jersey, where he worked especially with the poor, disabled and imprisoned. He obtained certification in spiritual direction from the Center for Spiritual Development in New York City, and returned to Boston to work seven years in seminary formation as rector and novice master.

He is currently executive director of the Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality in Denver, Colorado, where he offers spiritual direction and retreats while teaching training programs in these ministries.

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