Ignatius of Loyola Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesusand the Society of Jesus

Ignatius of Loyola (1491-Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)1556)

Courtier, then soldierCourtier, then soldier ““Conversion”Conversion”

Reads new booksReads new books Extremely asceticExtremely ascetic Breakthrough spiritual Breakthrough spiritual

experience at Manresa experience at Manresa in 1522, becomes in 1522, becomes moderatemoderate

PilgrimPilgrim StudentStudent Order founded in 1540Order founded in 1540

Distinctive traitsDistinctive traits

Inspired by Jesus (vision of action)Inspired by Jesus (vision of action) traveltravel teach (schools)teach (schools) spiritual counselspiritual counsel social worksocial work

Established new way of being religious in the worldEstablished new way of being religious in the world Contrast: monks, mendicantsContrast: monks, mendicants Travel: in 16Travel: in 16thth c: Europe, Asia, New World c: Europe, Asia, New World

Believed in adapting to local culture (“finding God in all Believed in adapting to local culture (“finding God in all things”)things”)

““Faith that does justice”Faith that does justice” Pedro ArrupePedro Arrupe Jon SobrinoJon Sobrino

How does he How does he interpretinterpret the life of Jesus?the life of Jesus?

Which examples of Jesus’ actions or Which examples of Jesus’ actions or teachings does he follow?teachings does he follow?

How does he adapt to his own How does he adapt to his own cultural setting?cultural setting?

What is the role of praxis? Of What is the role of praxis? Of spirituality?spirituality?