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Diary of a Young Jesuit: All This Beauty Blooming
"Diary of a Young Jesuit: All This Beauty Blooming" is an inspirational account of Fr. Steven Martinson's early years in Jesuit formation during the 1960s. Through heartfelt narratives, discover his life at the seminary, his missionary zeal, and his journey of using gifts in art, music, and writing. Ideal for those discerning a vocation, this diary offers deep spiritual insights and reflections on service and joy.
- Inspirational diary of a Jesuit novice in formation
- Life at the seminary, discovery of his gifts
- Accounts of his missionary experiences living with the poor
- Ideal for those discerning a vocation or already in religious life
- Beautiful glimpse into formative years as the soul blooms for Christ
This inspiring diary captures the first six years of Fr. Steven Martinson’s Jesuit formation in the early 1960s, leading up to his missionary assignment in Taiwan. Told with warmth, humor, and deep spiritual insight, it’s the story of a young man’s joyful journey in answering Christ’s call.
Written with youthful optimism, he shares:
- Life at the Jesuit seminary in Los Gatos, California—from harvesting grapes to deepening in prayer
- The powerful influence of a saintly spiritual mentor who once served in the Chinese missions
- The novice’s growing desire to imitate Christ by serving the poor and proclaiming the Gospel abroad
- The discovery of how to use his gifts in art, music, and writing for the good of others
- Firsthand experiences working with migrant laborers and learning to live in solidarity with the poor
Ideal for those discerning a vocation or already in religious life, this personal account offers an honest and beautiful glimpse into the formative years of a Jesuit’s life—where joy, sacrifice, and service in the quiet garden of God's call, which is, as the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote, rife with “beauty blooming”.
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- journey of using gifts in art, music, and writing. Ideal for those discerning a vocation, this diary offers deep spiritual insights and reflections on service and joy.
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Diary of a Young Jesuit: All This Beauty Blooming
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