Ignatius of Loyola

With the end of the 14th century came a rediscovery of philosophy, sciences and arts that pushed Europe out of the dark ages (Oxtoby, 190). This push led to the Humanism movements that “was met with a push toward internal reform from within the Church itself. Together, these external and internal forces for change led to the schism within Western Christianity… known as the Protestant Reformation” (190). Oxtoby begins his discussion of the Protestant Reformation with a broad overview of the…

The Catholic Reformation was the church’s response to the Protestant Reformation. The Catholic Reformation was also known as the Counter Reformation. The Catholic Reformation occurred in the 16th and 17th century. The Catholic Reformation was caused by many differences between the church and people of Europe. Mainly any follower of the western Christian churches called the Protestants. The Protestants are followers of the principles of reformation, such as Lutheran and Baptist churches. The…

Ignatius does believe in indulgences if what is causing him to gain pleasure pleases God and allows him to continue his life as a good Christian. What does St. Ignatius mean by “in these dangerous times of ours” on page 91? Back then when this was written in the 1500s St. Ignatius meant a totally Christian philosophy by saying, “in these dangerous times of ours”. During that time in the 1500s…

Heroism in Ignacio de Loyola Soldier, sinner, saint. The film Ignacio de Loyola portrays the transformation of Iñigo de Loyola from being a soldier and a man of vice and violence to a pilgrim, a soldier of Christ. His journey from chivalry to the beginnings of sainthood entailed enduring sacrifices and facing internal and external struggles, with Iñigo coming to terms in being a sinner. However, Iñigo’s transformation from a soldier to a pilgrim as depicted in Ignacio de Loyola was not a full…

The spirituality, he developed, places great emphasis on prayer, meditation and self-awareness. The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola is the foundation of Ignatian Spirituality. The intent of The Spiritual Exercises is to discern the will of God in the retreatant’s life. Ignatian Spirituality stresses God’s presence in the ordinary activities of daily life, in our work…

Socrates and St. Ignatius are both important models in the world of philosophy; particularly, they are fundamental to learning at Jesuit institutions for Jesuit education is founded upon both the traditions of the Ignatian spirituality and the Humanism that Socrates preaches. Socrates and St. Ignatius represent two models by which we can come to develop a deep understanding of ourselves and our place in this very world, otherwise known as discern. The Socratic method and Ignatian Spirituality…

main principal of the counter reformation, the Council of Trent was one of the Roman Catholic Church’s most regal councils 2. Jesuits A member of the Society of Jesus, which was a Roman Catholic order of priests, founded by Ignatius Loyola 3. Ignatius Loyola Ignatius Loyola was the founder of the Society of Jesus 4. Counter Reformation The reaction of the Catholic Church to the Protestant Reformation. It began in 1517, and lasted until the Peace of Westphalia (1648) 5. Piazza A public square or…

Jesuit leadership strategies are part of the implicit basis of the Magister Institute’s leadership repertoire. According to Lowney (2003), since the time of Ignatius of Loyola, the Jesuits have developed and honed a style of leadership based on four strategies. These governing principles and interpersonal philosophy were part of the essence of the Jesuit way of life and Ignatian spirituality and were expected of each…

Marie Madeleine is a woman for our time, filled with ambition, inspiration, and courage. She was born in Châteauroux, France and was a daughter, sister, friend, wife, widow, and mother. As a widow, she was inspired by the spirit of Saint Ignatius of Loyola who she saw within the lives of the Jesuits from St. Acheul, Amiens. After many spiritual encounters, she became a religious sister and foundress of a Catholic group of sisters, known as the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ). So how did Marie…

A heartfelt and honored belief in my home comes from St. Ignatius of Loyola, Cura Personalis, which means care the whole person. As a family, we talk about the choices we are called upon to make, everything from what movie to see, what friendships to develop and even what career path to pursue. As I consider life choices, such as college, the decisions to act in ways that honor God and benefit the lives of others are more significant and formative. I can think of no greater way for me to give…