Brian O'Leary, SJ, is an Irish Jesuit who has worked almost exclusively in the field of spirituality. After completing his doctoral studies in Rome, he joined the staff at the Center of Ignatian Spirituality at Manresa House, Dublin. Over a fifteen-year period he directed retreats, conducted workshops (many focused on renewal in religious life), and helped with training programs. He is the author of several books, including Radical and Free (Messenger Publications, 2016).