One of the greatest challenges of reading this soon-to-be-published book by Margaret Blackie is that I can't yet give this volume to everyone I know. In a world with no shortage of Ignatian titles, Rooted in Love forges through brilliant new territory with profound grace.

This book is at once practical and deeply spiritual. Using quotes from poet Mary Oliver, citing all manner of written works, and prompts that ask one to look inward and outward, Blackie has given us a gift of a book. I would recommend Rooted in Love to anyone with an interest exploring Ignatian spirituality, and I would recommend it as well to those already deeply living the Spiritual Exercises.

Clear, thoughtful, practical, and wise. Rooted in Love is destined to be the "go-to" book for many on the spiritual path - and for good reason.
- Fran Rossi Szpylczyn, Catholic speaker, writer and lay minister blogging at There Will Be Bread


Margaret Blackie has written with elegance and grace from her intimate knowledge of the landscape of the spiritual life, both as an honest practitioner and as a spiritual director. I warmly recommend this book for both beginners and those further along the path that Saint Ignatius has mapped for us. For while many have made the pilgrimage before us, we do well to have Margaret with us as an accomplished guide. You will treasure walking next to her.
- Tim Muldoon, author of The Ignatian Workout and The Ignatian Workout for Lent.

Mags Blackie's introduction to Ignatian spirituality is a book I wanted to keep putting down -- so I could spend time with the practical exercises she threads throughout the text; so I could linger with the poets she pulls in; so I could notice the ways in which God was at work with me. Blackie wonderfully weaves her own experiences as both a spiritual director and a pilgrim in this world into her cogent and welcoming explanations of the foundations of Saint Ignatius' way of being in the world.
-Michelle Francl Donnay, blogger and academic


When I skim through some books, I soon replace them feeling I've already gleaned their message. That's not the case with Rooted in Love where every page is richly practical yet full of the wonderful hope that we can truly live in the reality of God's love. This book will be my faith companion for many months to come.
- Tracy Williamson, Christian author and speaker


Mags Blackie is a credible witness to a life Rooted in Love. With generosity and profound insight, she explores how the deep treasures of Ignatian spirituality shed light on our journey into the heart of God. Through her wisdom, born of her own intensely reflective faith-experience, she becomes our trusted guide and companion along the Way. I warmly commend this book to anyone who wants to bring their everyday life and faith in God together in more life-giving way.
- Trevor Hudson Methodist minister and author

Margaret Blackie has done a wonderful service to readers by distilling the essentials of Ignatian spirituality into a short and reader-friendly book. With great humility she shares her own experience of how this spirituality has helped her to develop a deep and meaningful relationship with God. Readers will find her a compassionate and down-to-earth guide to developing their own relationship with God and thus finding more meaning in their lives. I recommend this book.
-William A. Barry SJ author of many books on Ignatian spirituality and spiritual direction