Ignatius untiringly affirmed that the New Testament was the fulfillment of the Old Testament and insisted upon
the reality of Christ’s human nature
. For him, Christ’s Passion, death, and Resurrection were a vital guarantee of “life everlasting” in the risen Christ.
What was St Ignatius hopes and dreams?
He spent hours dreaming.
He dreamt of the exploits he would do in service to his king and in honor of the royal lady he was in love with
. But he would also dream about the exploits he could do to imitate St. Francis of Assisi and St.
What did Ignatius of Loyola believe in?
Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Jesuit order in 1534 and was one of the most influential figures in
the Counter-Reformation
. Known for its missionary, educational, and charitable works, the Jesuit order was a leading force in the modernizing of the Roman Catholic Church.
What was Ignatius goal?
Ignatius declares: “The goal of our life is
to live with God forever
. … Union with Jesus: Ignatius emphasized an ardent love for the Saviour. In his month-long Exercises, he devoted the last three weeks to the contemplation of Jesus: from infancy and public ministry, to his passion, and lastly his risen life.
What did Ignatius say?
“
Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory
, my understanding, my whole will, all that I have and all that I possess. You gave it all to me, Lord; I give it all back to you. Do with it as you will, according to your good pleasure.
Who was the first Jesuit in India?
Between 1542 and 1773 there was only one Indian Jesuit—
Pedro Luis
from Kollam, Kerala. Pedro Luis began his novitiate at Goa in 1561, which lasted for three-and-a-half years. He pronounced his vows in 1565, and was ordained the first Indian Jesuit around 1575.
Where did the name Loyola come from?
Spanish form of Basque Loiola
: habitational name from Loiola in Guipúzcoa and Biscay provinces, named from Basque loi ‘mud’ + the locative suffix -ola.
What was the greatest dream of St Ignatius?
He spent hours dreaming. He
dreamt of the exploits he would do in service to his king and in honor of the royal lady he was in love with
. But he would also dream about the exploits he could do to imitate St. Francis of Assisi and St.
Who founded the Society of Jesus?
St. Ignatius
created the religious order of men in the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century. Ignatius and his friends – all of them students at the University of Paris – committed themselves to establishing the Society of Jesus in Montmartre in 1534.
What is the motto of the Society of Jesus?
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
(Latin), meaning “For the greater glory of God.” It is the motto of the Society of Jesus.
What are the 5 Ignatian values?
- Ignatian Spirituality: “Contemplatives in Action” as a way of life.
- Respect for the dignity of human person and care of environment.
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Generous and humble service.
- Academic Excellence.
- Love of Country, especially the poor, marginalized and neglected.
Who founded the Ignatian Spirituality?
Since this is the final reflection of a retreat, it is designed by
St. Ignatius
to be a transition meditation to everyday life in which one notices God present and active. Ignatian Spirituality is marked by having the insight, desire and ability to find God in all things.
How did Ignatius find God in all things?
St. Ignatius of Loyola
discovered God’s love through his quest for self-knowledge and personal sacrifice
. Ignatius’s own spiritual growth happened in response to a difficult and painful experience.
Who said Pray like everything depends on God?
Saint Augustine
Quotes
Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.
What are the 4 universal apostolic preferences?
- To show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment;
- To walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated, in a mission of reconciliation and justice;
- To accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future;
Who said give me the child for the first seven years and I will give you the man?
When it comes to child development, it’s been said that the most crucial milestones in a kid’s life occur by the age of 7. In fact,
the great Greek philosopher Aristotle
once said, “Give me a child until he is 7 and I will show you the man.”
