Timothy M. Gallagher

Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V., was ordained in 1979 as a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, a religious community dedicated to retreats and spiritual formation according to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. He obtained his doctorate in 1983 from the Gregorian University. He has taught (St. John's Seminary, Brighton, MA; Our Lady of Grace Seminary Residence, Boston, MA), assisted in formation work for twelve years, and served two terms as provincial in his own community. He has dedicated many years to an extensive ministry of retreats, spiritual direction, and teaching about the spiritual life. Fr. Gallagher is the author of eight books (Crossroad) on the spiritual teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the life of Venerable Bruno Lanteri, founder of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. He currently holds the St. Ignatius Chair for Spiritual Formation at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver, CO. His titles include: The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide to Everyday Living The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today Spiritual Consolation: An Ignatian Guide for the Greater Discernment of Spirits An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Prayer with Scripture Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making A Reader's Guide to The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living A Handbook for Spiritual Directors: An Ignatian Guide to Accompanying Discernment of God's Will Begin Again: The Life and Spiritual Legacy of Bruno Lanteri Praying the Liturgy of the Hours: A Personal Journey See: http://www.frtimothygallagher.org/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher on Facebook