Ignatius of Loyola

Built in 2012, Los Lobos de Loyola embodied the Loyola crest, the university’s values, and provided another visual symbol of its historical foundation. Created by Architect Pancho Cardenas, the representation of wolves and kettles contains symbolism and many representations for the mission of the Jesuit and Loyola community. This bronze sculpture is currently located in front of the Gentile/Norville building facing out onto the campus As stated by former president of Loyola University of Chicago (Michael

discernment and service are the focus. St Ignatius Loyola provides a useful model of retreat in his recommendation of spiritual exercises undertaken for 30 days. This retreat practice allows prayer through meditation and contemplation and has its roots deep in early Christian tradition and the scriptures. The Society of Jesus, founded by St Ignatius were one of the first orders to practice retreat by rule and pass the exercises onto communities. St Ignatius believed that the exercises helped reform

In sixteenth century Europe, the revival for Roman Catholicism took place. This reformation in the Church is significantly important as it was during these times when Europe was all but mired by Protestant movements. This revival has often been referred to as the Catholic Counter-reformation, as a response against the Protestant Reformation. Christian humanism found expression, putting emphasis even on the pagan culture and philosophy. Controversies with the Protestants also gave way to the revival

city while he did not have a worry, he decided to disavow his wealth and devoted himself to serving and leading the poor. From this is where the Franciscans acquire the aim of serving the poor and needy. The Jesuits, founded by Spanish soldier Ignatius Loyola, have the main goal of education. Not only are Jesuit churches used for education, but Jesuits also study and live at the Vatican observatory. Jesuits have founded many colleges and universities, which goes to show how they truly enact their aim

From the founding of the Society of Jesus to today, Jesuits have been charged to help souls in a heroic manner. This simple mission formed the catalyst and motivation for each Jesuit to engage the world around them while adhering to their founder's, Ignatius of Loyola's, call to "find God in all things," (Jesuits, 2014). At the core of Ignatian spirituality lies the realization that God is active in our everyday lives. Therefore, it is the goal of each Jesuit to be sensitive to God's call for their lives

(Graduates of Saint Joseph’s University class of 2020, I, Nicole Schall welcome you here today to this wonderful celebration. It is so nice to see all of your smiling faces together one last time. I would like to thank President Reed, the administration, and that crazy professor who almost who almost failed me freshman year for the opportunity to speak here today. The one who almost caused me not to be standing here today. First and foremost, graduates, congratulations on all of your achievements

the creation of new monasteries around the world, such as the Society of Jesus. Ignatius of Loyola was a 16th-century Spanish soldier who had very little interested in religion in general, until an injury that caused his leg to shatter forced him to read a book on the life of Jesus out of boredom. While reading, his interests shift from womanizing, brawls, and fame to wanting to emulate the saints he read about. Ignatius found that overhauling his life was difficult and was only made possibly when

The Church also used Baroque music to counter the spread of Protestantism. Baroque music intended to lift the soul towards God and Heaven with its grandeur. Baroque music was also used for a greater reason: communication. Music has the power to convey to people powerful emotions, whether good or bad (About the Baroque Period). One time, Sieur Claudin Le Jeune, a musician, sang an air, a song, and “that when this air was rehearsed at a private concert it caused a gentleman there to put hand to arms

This paper contains my personal leadership development blueprint this quarter. The paper consists of four sections: In the first section, the key aspects of my leadership practices (believes, values, ethics, and actual strengths) will be discussed. The second section provides an insight into the aspect of my leadership activity, which need to be improved or developed. The paper identifies main leadership weaknesses and impediments which restrain me from becoming an effective leader. The third section

While the movie “The Mission” is placed around the year 1750 AD, the Jesuit organization had been working long before that having been founded in 1534 AD by an ex-soldier turned Spanish priest named Ignatius de Loyola. In their beginning, the Jesuits were traveling priests spreading the word, as we see in “The Mission” when Gabriel’s mission went to the Guarani and taught them about Christianity. In some places they were seen as threats to a person's religion and land (since the Europeans usually