Chapter Thirteen: Be Who You Is!
 
• Have you ever imagined yourself as having a “vocation”?
How would you describe it? Or, what desires do you
have that could help you discover your vocation?
 
• The author’s list of challenges for developing a spirituality
of work are: finding time for God and you, finding
God around you, finding time for solitude, working and
living ethically, and remembering the poor. In which
areas could you grow?
 
• Karl Rahner’s reflection on “The Dignity of Work,” in the
box on p. 374, praises work that is hidden from public
recognition. Who in your life does such hidden work?
What kind of hidden work do you do?
 
• Read Fr. Martin’s suggestions on pp. 385–386 for
“Becoming Yourself.” Which insight was new to you?
Which might help you the most?

CHAPTER 14: The Contemplative in Action

• Now that you’ve read the book, how would you describe,
in your own words, the Ignatian ideal of being a “contemplative
in action”?
 
• Fr. Martin uses the Jesuit saying “The road is our home”
to underline the fact that we are always en route to God.
How might the image of the journey help you in the
spiritual life?

• The “Take, Lord, Receive” prayer (pp. 396–397) is, as Fr.
Martin says, a “tall order.” What would it mean for you
to “give yourself ” to God?
 
• What’s your favorite part of Ignatian spirituality?