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Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus

Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus. Courtier, then soldier “Conversion” Reads new books Extremely ascetic Breakthrough spiritual experience at Manresa in 1522, becomes moderate Pilgrim Student Order founded in 1540. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556). Distinctive traits.

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Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus

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  1. Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus

  2. Courtier, then soldier “Conversion” Reads new books Extremely ascetic Breakthrough spiritual experience at Manresa in 1522, becomes moderate Pilgrim Student Order founded in 1540 Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)

  3. Distinctive traits • Inspired by Jesus (vision of action) • travel • teach (schools) • spiritual counsel • social work • Established new way of being religious in the world • Contrast: monks, mendicants • Travel: in 16th c: Europe, Asia, New World • Believed in adapting to local culture (“finding God in all things”) • “Faith that does justice” • Pedro Arrupe • Jon Sobrino

  4. How does he interpretthe life of Jesus? • Which examples of Jesus’ actions or teachings does he follow? • How does he adapt to his own cultural setting? • What is the role of praxis? Of spirituality?

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