Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola

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    and ideas that have fueled the conquests of forthcoming generations. The most intriguing of these figures is Inigo Lopez de Loyola, now known as Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He was born in Loyola, Spain, a village at the southern end of Azpeitia (Schmitz). Inigo was the youngest of thirteen children and his mother died when he was only seven years old. Thankfully for St. Ignatius, he was raised by Maria de Garin. Accordingly, Inigio was an ambitious young man who was destined to become a great leader

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    roles in shaping the Church into what we do today. St Ignatius Loyola had a monumental impact on the Catholic Church, both during their lifetime and still in present day. St Ignatius Loyola was born in December 1941 as Inigo Lopez de Loyola in Loiola, Spain. His mother, who died when he was seven, gave birth to 12 other children Ignatius being the youngest. After his mothers death a courtier and diplomat raised him. At the age of 25 Ignatius Loyola enlisted in the army to fight against the French. While

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    Saint Ignatius has had a major impact on the Christian faith. For one, St. Ignatius founded the religious order called the Society of Jesus. He was a holy saint that would later serve as a role model to the faith. The artist is trying to express the correlation of St. Ignatius and God. Also, to depict that God is all around us. The statue communicates the experience one receives while connecting with God. The desired effect of the statue displays how the faith benefits people and instills Christian

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    At the turn of the 1500’s, the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, began. It’s founder, Ignatius Loyola, created this society very distinct from other orders, in its “fanatical” obedience to the pope, and requirement of education to be a practitioner in the Society. The Jesuits played a large role in counter-reformation, specifically Protestantism. The Catholic Church used the Jesuits to reclaim many of the souls lost to the heresies that abounded during that age. The Jesuits continue to

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    order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him.” Francis Xavier would go out of his way to inform people about the good news of the Lord. He spread the good news all around the world along the side of Ignatius Loyola. Consequently, Francis Xavier was declared a saint on March 12, 1622, by Gregory XV. Although Francis Xavier had always planned on leading an academic life, he later became one of the founders of the Jesuit order and spent much of his life

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    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 of scholasticism, giving way to a reformed papacy with its emphasis on spiritual life and service for the people. Such a papacy commanded respect from the Catholics as well as affirmed the validity of the Church’s teachings. The Catholic Reformation was a rediscovery of the living Tradition. More than a counter-reformation, it

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    important figure who also interpreted the church needing to be reformed. Calvin wrote several books to establish Protestantism. One man, who was not even a member of the clergy, started the Catholic Reformation to gain faithful members back. Ignatius Loyola born 1491-1556 was a Spanish soldier who sought to renew a religious order of Catholicism. He hoped to combine the tradition of the Renaissance with a reformed Catholicism that would appeal to all groups, political and economic. The Catholic

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    believes, it also brought about political, intellectual and cultural issues that triggered wars and the Counter Reformation by reformers who viewed things completely different. The Reformation was started by Martin Luther but was countered by Ignatius Loyola whom viewed things from a different perspective which brought about two documents mentioned during the reformation which are, “Against

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    Franciscans Vs Jesuits

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    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

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    Saint Ignatius of Loyola was born in the year 1491. The exact month and day of his birth is not known. He was one of thirteen children. He was born into a very noble family. He was a gambling addict by the age of sixteen. When he was just seventeen years old, he became a soldier in the Spanish Army. In 1521 during a battle with the French, a cannonball broke on of his legs, and severely injured the other. The broken leg had to be broken again in order to fully repair it, and there was a bone in the

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