The work done by ignatius loyola was seen as an important counter to martin luther and john calvin. Ignatius of loyola images st ignatius, st ignatius of. It is a very personal life written from a basque viewpoint. In a spirit of cooperation and support of the mission of saint ignatius high school, the loyola society mothers club promotes the ideals of spirituality and service to the saint ignatius high school community by. October 27, 1491 1 july 31, 1556 was a spanish knight from a local basque noble family, hermit, priest since 1537, and theologian, who founded the society of jesus jesuits and, on 19 april 1541, became its first superior general.
The copy so designated is not indeed in the handwriting of the saint, but has a good number of corrections made by him and is known to have been used by him in giving the exercises. Two masters, one spirituality cross and crown series of spirituality hardcover january 1, 1966 by f. The autobiography is more of a record of ignatius travelling than of his deep spirituality or teaching. The compiler of the spiritual exercises, ignatius was described by pope benedict xvi as being above all a man of god, who gave the first place of his life to god, and a man of profound prayer. Learn ignatius loyola with free interactive flashcards. On january 8, 1537, his parisian companions joined him in venice. Being sundry acts of our father ignatius, under god, the first founder of the society of jesus taken down from the saints own lips by luis gonzales. He had to settle for a book about the life of christ and biographies of the saints which he found unexpectedly riveting. The love of christ impels us to welcome all, to worship joyfully and pray fervently, to walk together with those in need, and to. Books by ignatius of loyola author of the spiritual. October 27, 1491 july 31, 1556 was a spanish knight from a local basque noble family, hermit, priest since 1537, and theologian, who founded the society of jesus jesuits and, on 19 april 1541, became its first superior general. A hundred books could be cited in proof of this statement, but the aim of this classic work is rather to show history and the grace of god forming the person.
This book contributes to the study of ignatius charism and to the ministries he initiated in christian education, foreign missions, and other fields. The viceroy had left behind don ignatius of loyola, not to command, but to. Ignatius also noticed something strange happening to. The autobiography of saint ignatius loyola edited by j. I purchased the ignatius of loyola spiritual exercise as a reference book along with other books i have using during my spiritual direction. The spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola are considered a classic work of spiritual literature. Many jesuits are ready to direct the general public in retreats based on the exercises. The jesuit order served the pope as missionaries, and they were bound by a.
One juan madera, who had known ignatius in former times, taking. Ignatius had always dreamed of imitating heroic deeds, but now, the heroes had names like francis of assisi and catherine of siena. Saint ignatius of loyola, 14911556 feast day july 31 printer friendly. The titles in the new library of world biography series make ideal supplements for world history survey courses or other courses in the history curriculum where figures in history are explored. Ignatius loyola, a roman catholic parish ministering to the manhattan community since 1851. After reading the book, his conversion began and he spent the rest of his his life in the service of god. Discover book depositorys huge selection of st ignatius loyola books online. Ignatius loyola was born in 1491, one of children of a family of minor nobility in northern spain.
October 23, 1491 july 31, 1556 was a spanish basque priest and theologian, who founded the religious order called the society of jesus jesuits and became its first superior general. Father tellechea lets the saint tell his own story through autobiographical and spiritual writings, correspondence, and his code of rules. Perhaps it is surprising that this is the first book i ever read about st ignatius or the jesuits seeing i started attending a jesuit college in 1957. As a young man ignatius loyola was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds. We learn of his conversion, his trials, the obstacles in his way, the heroism with which he accomplished his great mission. Saint ignatius of loyola biography childhood, life. He spent more than six months in spain and then went to bologna and venice where he studied privately. Even those already familiar with the life of ignatius loyola will enjoy this new biography. The jesuit order served the pope as missionaries, and they were bound by a vow of special obedience to the sovereign. During a convalescence 1521 from a serious wound, he was converted through reading a life of jesus. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. One was a book about the life of christ, and the other was a collection of saints stories. Ignatius loyola founded the jesuits the society of jesus.
Sin is unwillingness to trust that what god wants for me is only my deepest happiness. But in 1521 ignatius was gravely wounded in a battle with the french. Pray that we will be generous to the lord, serve as he deserves, give and not to count the cost, fight and not to heed the wounds, toil and not to seek for rest, labour and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that we do your will. All were eager to make the pilgrimage to jerusalem, but. Decision making using consolations and desolations. In this compelling new book, brian oneel tells the stories of martyrs. Early life and ordination ignatius was of noble birth and was reared in the household of a prominent courtier. Opponents and admirers alike sketch this founder of one of the most important catholic orders of religious as the very image of the proud, even mythical, knight, who. Ignatius learned to pray in such a way that he could imagine and find the lord jesus dwelling in the business of everyday life.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Top 25 quotes by ignatius of loyola of 97 az quotes. And the reading of good books workd that in him, which neither a mortal disease. Editors preface this account of the life of saint ignatius, dictated by himself, is considered by the bollandists the most valuable record of the great founder of the society of jesus. But for some reason, two completely different books were brought to ignatius. The spiritual exercises and selected works classics of western spirituality may 1, 1991 by of loyola, saint ignatius, george e.
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 counterreformation. Explore this article to learn more about his profile, childhood, life and timeline. Like so many other male saints, todays saint began his adult life as a knight and soldier. Ignatius of loyola s most popular book is the spiritual exercises. Ignatius of loyola author of the spiritual exercises. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence, ignatius whiled away the time reading a life of christ and lives of the saints. Encouraging involvement in the club of all mothers of current students, thus creating a sense of community in the school.
The founder of the jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Ignatius of loyola after alonso sanchez coello cuadros. Spiritual exercises of ignatius of loyola wikipedia. Known for its missionary, educational, and charitable works, the jesuit order was a leading force in the modernizing of the roman catholic church. A hundred books could be cited in proof of this statement, but the aim of this classic work is rather to show history and the grace of god forming the person of st. Since the 1980s there has been a growing interest in the spiritual exercises among people from other christian traditions. Saint ignatius of loyola was a man who saw above and beyond his century, a man of. Ignatius of loyolas life was made for the big screen, and this new production captures beautifully the ongoing conversion of this soldier turned saint. Ignatius of loyolas most popular book is the spiritual exercises. Our free book cart will be on display in front of the library from 10. Ignatius of loyola tim schenck on february 16, 20 201 comments after yesterdays heartpounding, back and forth battle between upstart lucy and favorite john the baptist, you might have welcomed a weekend off to regroup.
Saint ignatius of loyola, spanish theologian, one of the most influential figures in the roman catholic counterreformation in the 16th century, and founder of the jesuits society of jesus. A soldier reads his way to holiness and founds a mighty company. Ignatius is the groundwork of all the great lives of him that have been written. Ignatius of loyola has 68 books on goodreads with 10819 ratings. We are proud to introduce the tan classics made simple a brandnew companion series to our bestselling tan classics co. He shewd to madera the answer of the doctors, not so much to justifie his own. White patron saint of soldiers, retreats, and the basque country. In 1517 he left his life at court to enter the army. This book would influence his whole life, inspiring him to devote himself to god and follow the example of francis of assisi and other great monks. Being sundry acts of our father ignatius, under god, the first founder of the society of jesus taken down from the saints own. So says the first line of a prayer that ignatius of loyola recommends to those who take up his spiritual exercises, one of the most influential devotional books in the churchs historyits.
Choose from 151 different sets of ignatius loyola flashcards on quizlet. Learn about his life, spiritual awakening, writings, and legacy. Saint ignatius of loyola was the principal founder and first superior general of the society of jesus. Ignatius, founder of the society of jesus written in. The jesuits were one of the major spearheads of the counterreformation. Loyola society mothers club saint ignatius high school. Ignatius of loyola was a man without any great pretensions to education at the time he wrote this book. Ignatius loyola was a spanish knight and saint from the basque noble family. Plus book giveaway notice and blog tour update for lisa hendey. Ignatius of loyola bio, facts, family famous birthdays.