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Deeply rooted in Christian tradition, The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are poignant meditations on spirituality, often used in retreats to facilitate spiritual growth. Since its inception in 1524, countless Christians have been invigorated and challenged by these exercises, as their hearts, and minds, have been opened to God's will.
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About Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) was
trained as a page at the court of Castile and served as Spanish knight. Wounded
at the siege of Pamplona in 1521, he underwent a deep conversion, eventually
travelling to Jerusalem to study, following the example set by such figures as
that of Francis of Assisi. He attracted like-minded students, and in 1534 they
took vows and formed the Society of Jesus, popularly known as the Jesuits. He
was elected superior general and lived in Rome, organizing the astonishing
spread of the Jesuits and emerging as a religious leader during the
Counter-Reformation. He was canonized in 1622.