Battle of Pamplona, May 20, 1521 Ignatius of Loyola, a valiant soldier, is struck by a cannonball and gravely wounded. His military career is finished. He responds to this misfortune by listening for and responding to God’s call. Follow Ignatius through his conversion, the development of the Spiritual Exercises, and the growth of the Society of Jesus. This playful rendition of the biography of St. Ignatius invites readers to encounter Ignatian spirituality and the wisdom of a Catholic spiritual master. Brother and sister team PAUL MITCHELL (author) and KATIE MITCHELL BROUSSARD (illustrator) are both parents and former Jesuit educators who deeply value teaching children about Ignatian spirituality. They are the creators of Sorin Starts a School: The Foundation of Notre Dame and The Examen Book, a picture book for children and their families on how to make the Examen a daily practice. Follow their work or get in touch at paulmitchell.blog and katiebroussard.com.
Cover art: Katie Broussard Author photo: Paul Mitchell Illustrator photo: Maryjoy Heineman
ISBN: 978-0-8294-5803-9
$14.99 U.S.
Written by Paul Mitchell
Illustrated by Katie Mitchell Broussard
AUDACIOUS IGNATIUS