READING MATERIALS

Note about Reading Materials

In order to fulfill the Center's purpose of serving the Loyola University community by fostering its intellectual, cultural, and religious gifts, has established this online archive of reading materials selected for personal and professional edification. Please note that all articles are made available in PDF and HTML format, when possible. All rights and permissions are reserved by the authors and their respective publishers.

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Ignatian Spirituality: The Spiritual Exercises and Social Work by Edward Gumz, Jack Wall, and Susan Grossman

A group of social work faculty and students and university ministry staff participated in an intensive twenty-four week program of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Following this experience, two reflection groups were conducted to assess the impact of these spiritual experiences on individuals' social work practice and teaching. [From the Abstract].

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How Religion Matters for America's Newest Immigrants by Fred Kniss

Fred Kniss writes in an article published by Conversations Magazine about the diversity seen around Loyola University Chicago. He explains the importance of religion in the lives of the immigrants to local area as well as throughout America. Kniss also describes how the residents have made an impact on the mission and identity of Loyola University and focuses its purpose within its global community.

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