“All the things in this world are gifts of

Good will come to those who are generous and

God, created for us, to be the means by which
lend freely, who conduct their affairs with
we can have come to know him better, love him
justice. Surely the righteous will never be
more surely, and serve him more faithfully.
shaken; they will be remembered forever.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola
-Psalm 112:5-6
The most profound motive for our work is this knowing that we share in
creation. Learning the meaning of creation in our daily lives will help us to
live holier lives. It will fill the world with the spirit of Christ, the spirit of
justice, charity, and peace.
-Laborem Exercens (“On Human Work”)

• Realized that God is working within him.

• Imitates the holy austerities of the Saints.
• Confess his sins for three days and leave his sword and
dagger on the altar.
• Lived as a poor and spent his time praying.
• Wrote the Spiritual Exercise.
• Founded the Society of Jesus.
• Profess the vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and
obedience to the Pope.
• Recognized that the hierarchical church was in dire need to
reform.
• Introduces several innovations in the form of religious life.
• Continues to serve the poor and sick in Rome.