Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Spirituality: The Naming of the Society

With deep feeling Ignatius perceived himself as one intimately united with Christ; and he also desired that the society [of Jesus] which was soon to be founded [by him] should be totally dedicated to Him and bear His name.

(Candido de Dalmases, Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits, p. 153)


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  1. claire bangasserJuly 9, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Ever since we have spent time in Manresa and got to know/learn about the Society and Ignatius himself, along with his first companions, I find all this very moving.
    Thank you for sharing it here.

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    1. John Predmore, S.J.July 9, 2013 at 3:51 PM

      I've always enjoyed my study of the original texts. I think I am going to try to bring LeCoutreau's Multibiography to Jordan so I can have others learn about our history.

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  2. LyndaJuly 9, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    The 19th Annotation was my first major introduction to Ignatius and I have been hooked ever since. I especially appreciate that he had the gift of tears because I am also the recipient of that gift and I feel so much better knowing that Ignatius was gifted in the same way. :)

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    1. John Predmore, S.J.July 10, 2013 at 3:21 AM

      Have you read his Autobiography? I think you might like it.

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