William A. Barry

William A. Barry, S.J. (1930-2020), was an American Jesuit priest, clinical psychologist, and pioneering spiritual director who played a major role in the post-Vatican II renewal of Ignatian spirituality. He authored or coauthored more than fifteen influential books--including The Practice of Spiritual Direction, Finding God in All Things, Letting God Come Close, and A Friendship Like No Other--that helped countless people understand the Spiritual Exercises as an invitation to a personal relationship with God.