The Society of Jesus was the Catholic religious order of men established
in 1540. Ignatius of Loyola along with a
small group of his multinational "friends in the Lord," who were fellow
students from the University of Paris helped in its foundation. It was believed
by them that were independent and they could travel anywhere. There main motto
was to help others in need or people who were in pain.
St. Ignatius Loyola
Pope Paul III acknowledged the society in 1540 giving the
society an official status. Thus, now Ignatius was officially chosen to be
their leader. He refused the position and believed that he did not deserved to
be the leader owing to his past life and others were more aware and religiously
uplifted. He had this view that his knowledge was limited and others knew more
about religion. Later with persuasion he accepted and existed there for sixteen
years until his death.
As the leader, he asked his companions to travel different parts
of the world including Europe. The main motto behind this was to help people in
need. He inspired his companions to serve. He formed a large social network by
exchanging letters and sharing a bond of love and friendship. Under his
leadership he did phenomenal work in spreading religion and love all across the
world. He wrote thousands of letters which helped him in spreading love across
boundaries. He was very successful in accomplishing the goals of his
organization. He was very clear in his vision and he served the society until
his last breath.
http://www.xavier.edu/mission-identity/heritage-tradition/who-was-St-Ignatius-Loyola.cfm
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Pilgrim's Journey: The Autobiography of Ignatius of Loyola, translated by Joseph N.
Tylenda (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1991).
Traub,
George . “A Biography of St. Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556): The Founder of the
Jesuits.” Xavier University . N.p., n.d. Web.
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