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Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1540. A former soldier, Loyola experienced a spiritual conversion that led him to dedicate his life to the service of the Catholic Church. His Spiritual Exercises are considered a masterpiece of Christian spirituality, guiding believers in their pursuit of deeper faith and understanding. Loyola's influence extends across education, missionary work, and spiritual formation, making him a central figure in the Catholic Reformation.
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"The principal end both of my father and of myself in the conquest of India... has been the propagation of the holy Catholic faith."

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"Considering that the blessed life we so long for consists in an intimate and true love of God Our Creator and Lord, which binds and obliges us all to a sincere love."

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"So with that will prompt and prepared to serve all those whom I perceive to be servants of my Lord, I will speak of three things with simplicity and love as if I were speaking to my own soul."

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