reading the Life of Christ and the Life of the

ISF111 Reviewer Saints.

Prepared by: ASEC (Naithan P. Bundajon) - He was inspired that his dream to be a great
knight to win the hand of a Lady was
transformed to be a saint and knight of God.
Unit I. The Spirituality and Life of St.
Ignatius of Loyola
4. The Dream is Purified
- On his way to the Benedictine abbey of
Lesson 1: Understanding Spirituality Montserrat, Ignatius journeyed with a Moor who
disrespected Mary, the Mother of God.
Spirituality - He let the donkey decide the path to choose: to
- Is a way of living in relationship with God. follow the Moor and kill him or go to the city. His
- It emphasizes love and charity donkey led him to the city.
- Desires for union with God - Ignatius offered his sword to the Lady of
- Is like a bridge Montserrat and exchanged clothes with a
beggar.
- Ignatius spent from a few days to a year in
Spirituality, IS/DOES NOT… Manresa where his dream to follow God was
- NOT only for the Catholics purified. The Spiritual Exercises were born.
- NOT only for adults - Ignatius experienced moments of desolation and
- NOT only for the religious depression while purifying himself in the cave of
- NOT for non-believers Manresa.
- DOES NOT only happen in churches - Ignatius had mystical experiences. He had a
vision of God on the banks of River Cardoner
Spirituality Emphasizes on the Different which gave him a profound clarity about God as
Aspects of the Tradition, such as: one and as three—the Trinity of God.
- Praise and worship
- Service to the poor 5. Seeing in a New Way
- Contemplative life - Ignatius realized that he would not be a saint on
- Awareness his own; he let go and let God.
- Education - Ignatius realized that God was calling him to
- Active life share his vision to people and be of service to
- Sacrifice people.
- Freedom - Ignatius realized Christ is a leader in bringing
- Joy the people back to God and he is part of the
work.
Lesson 2: The Life of St. Ignatius of Loyola
6. The Dream Realized
1. Ignatius the Dreamer - Ignatius went to Jerusalem, but the Franciscans
- Ignatian spirituality is rooted from the life ordered him to leave since many pilgrims were
experiences of St. Ignatius of Loyola as a being kidnapped at the time.
pilgrim. - He went on working out for his plan B: to preach
- It is a practical spirituality for people who are and teach in Europe.
trying to find God in their everyday life. - He studied Latin alongside young boys and went
to two Spanish universities before arriving at the
University of Paris.
2. A Wounded Soldier - He graduated with a master’s degree.
- Ignatius was born in a noble family in Spain.
- His faith was pretty mediocre.
- At 15 years old, he served at the court of King 7. Companions for the Journey
Ferdinand of Castile. - Ignatius met Francis Xavier and Peter Faber in
- He was a military man who was hit with a Paris, told them about his experiences of God,
cannonball in the battle of Pamplona against the and guided them through the Spiritual Exercises.
French army. - Ignatius, together with six other men, wanted to
- The French were impressed by his courage, so serve God together.
he was sent back to the Castle of Loyola, where - They took vows of poverty and chastity and
his sister-in-law, Magdalena, took care of him. decided to go to Jerusalem as a group.

3. The Dream is Born

- While Ignatius was recuperating from his
wounds in the Loyola castle, he spent time
 8. The Dream Confirmed - A calling to love ourselves and others (The
- On their way to Rome, Ignatius stopped at La gift from God)
Storta to pray and had an extraordinary
experience of God. 3. Companionship
- He had a vision of the Father and Jesus placing - Friends in the Lord
him beside the Son and Telling him to work - Union of hearts and mind
alongside Jesus. - Deep human affections for one another
- This was the call he wanted in his life confirming - Service to one another, that leads to
that he is on the right path. friendship with God

9. Acceptance and Community 4. Social Justice

- From his vision at La Storta, Ignatius realized - “Common Welfare” is our business
that the Trinity accepted him and wanted to be - Respecting people’s rights
with him. - Fulfilling of obligations to one another
- He also realized that working alongside God will - Showing compassion and mercy in all
not be easy, it will entail a lot of suffering. situations
- Ignatius’ vision was an experience of the - Caring for those in need
community; he realized that he is to serve with
others and not alone.
- The community around Ignatius became the
5. Animo
Society of Jesus. - “animus” –- “spirit”
- People objected to the name of the order, but - Setting the world on fire
Ignatius said that it was based on his vision. - Ateneo Spirit: Obedience and Sacrifice
- Set fire with passion and zeal for the
Kingdom of God
10. Coming Out God’s Door - Drive to excellence;
- Ignatius experienced God in very different ways, - To go on;
such as: the change of his dream of being a - To obey; and
knight to win the hand of a lady to becoming a - To generously sacrifice
great knight for God; the sharing of his vision
and working with and for others; lastly, the
confirmation of his mission through his vision.
Lesson 3: 5Cs
- “Always go in their door and come out on your
own” – St. Ignatius of Loyola 1. Competence
- His plans always did not work, and he made - Effective and critical thinkers
himself open to God’s plan and found God in it. - Problem solvers
- Ignatius experiences Gold in a very personal - Expressive in one’s thoughts that is
way, and he would reflect on his experiences. grounded on truth, that seeks to enlighten
- The Spiritual Exercises teaches us to reflect on other people
our experiences for us to see how God is
working in our hearts. 2. Conscience
- Deeply rooted in their faith with God
Unit II. Ignatian Core Values and Worldview - Discerning of God’s presence
- Seeking to find God in all things
Lesson 3: Ignatian Core Values - Expresses one’s belief while respecting
other people’s beliefs
- Upholds academic integrity
1. Magis
- More
- Doing more for God
3. Compassion
- From “Ad Majorem dei Gloriam” (AMDG) - Being men and women, with and for others
and the Spiritual Exercises - Cultivate greater awareness of the condition
- Desire for greater things; to those who are suffering
- Deeper attentiveness; - Exhibits initiatives in order to help
- Deeper spiritual lives; and classmates and teachers
- More meaningful relationships - Demonstrating concern towards different
communities

2. Cura Personalis
- Care for the whole person
4. Culture
- All aspects, holistic - Sensitivity to individual and cultural
- Respect for diversity differences
 - Respects different economic and social
status 6. Strong influence of Mary at Manresa
- Actively participates in general assemblies
- Promotes interfaith and intercultural
while Ignatius madidates and writes
dialogue the Spiritual Exercises in the cave
- Ignatius looks up at Mary while he writes the
Spiritual Exercises in the cave of Manresa.
5. Character
- Relates with others towards respect and
kindness Three Core Values of Mary
- Exhibits maturity and personal development
- Exhibits the Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit 1. Humility
Values - Mary teaches us that pride and selfishness
is something that we must avoid.
Lesson 4: St. Ignatius, The Knight of Mary - She had an extraordinary role as the Mother
of God and yet she remained humble in her
ways and continued to serve the Lord with
1. Marian influence in Ignatius’ early life devotion.
at or near the Loyola estate
- Mary’s prominent role in Ignatius’ life began
with the wedding gift of a painting of Mary
2. Simplicity
from Queen Isabella the Catholic to - Being simple encourages us to trust more in
Magdalena. God and to use His divine standards as our
yardstick for life rather than our own shallow
and superficial standards.
2. Particular impact of his sister-in-law’s
(Magdalena Araoz’s) painting of Mary 3. Charity
hanging in the family estate - Charity is the heart of everything that Mary
- He formed an idea of living out his life in the did.
land of Jesus - Charity is a theological virtue that lets us
- Being awake one night, he saw clearly a love God above all things.
likeness of Our Lady with the Holy Child - It is an act of sacrifice that nourishes our
Jesus soul.

3. Premier vigil of conversion before an Nativity of Mary

image of Mary in Aranzazu where - Catholics celebrate Mary’s nativity every
Ignatius pledges to live his life like September 8.
Jesus - Catholics prays the Angelus to give honor to
- The first stop Ignatius made was Aranzazu, Mary as the Mother of God.
a Marian sanctuary in the village of Oñate.
- He pledged himself before an image of Mary Mary and Other Religions
to live his life like Jesus. - Muslims honor Mary and revered so much in
Al-Islam until Prophet Muhammed.
4. Ignatius seriously considers - The Quran states: “O Mary! Bow down in
pray with those men who bow down.”
murdering a Muslim who questions
Mary’s virginity, in order to defend
Lesson 5: Ignatian Spiritual Exercise
her honor
- Ignatius felt that he should have defended
Mary’s honor more devotedly and The First Principle and Foundation
contemplated catching up with the man to - It addresses the basic question of the
kill him. purpose of our life and why we are here.
- The purpose and goal of our life is to praise,
revere, and serve God. Everything else
5. After a three-day vigil, Ignatius lays helps us achieve that purpose and goal.
down his sword in front of the Black - “All is Gift” = “All is for God”
Madonna at Montserrat, to take up - Promoting Love = Keep It
the life of a religious - Inhibiting Love = Get rid of it
- He then made the commitment to become a
man of peace, laying his sword and dagger
down in surrender before the Black
Madonna.
Ignatian Principles 2. Second Week: Self-Giving
- Meditations and prayers to help you follow
1. Tantum Quantum Christ like His Disciples.
- Aligns with the Jesuit practice of - Reflect on Christ’s birth and baptism; His
discernment. sermon on the mountain; His ministry on
- Discernment involves carefully considering healing and teaching; His raising of Lazarus
and evaluating choices in light of one’s from the dead.
relationship with God and the greater good.
- The process of choosing the best option in 3. Third Week: Self-Sacrifice
so far as it leads us to God—to what is - Meditate on the Last Supper, passion, and
good. death of Christ.
- See how his suffering and gift of the
Eucharist are the ultimate examples of
Christ
2. Ignatian Indifference
- “Ought to desire and choose only that which
is more conducive to the end for which we
4. Fourth Week: Self-Understanding
are created—To Serve and Glorify God.” - Meditate on Christ’s Resurrection and His
- Encourages openness to all possibilities in apparitions to the Disciples.
life but with a focus on discerning and - Think of ways to serve God in the world.
choosing what aligns with one’s spiritual - It is like a sustainable project, but that
journey. project is you.

3. Agere Contra
- “To act against”
- This refers to acting against behaviors that
are not life-giving and holds us back from
freedom.

4. Non Multa Sed Multom

- “Not many, but much”
- It is better to have few things of great worth
or significance rather than many things of
lesser value.
- Emphasized simplicity, detachment from
worldly goods, and the pursuit of spiritual
depth and discernment.

The Spiritual Exercises

- A compilation of meditations, prayers, and
other contemplative practices.
- It is like a handbook, especially for use by
spiritual directors who accompany and guide
people through this dynamic process of
reflection.
- While St. Ignatius of Loyola was writing the
Spiritual Exercises he felt consolation,
anguish, sadness, and gratitude.

The 4 Sections of The Spiritual Exercises

(Called as “Weeks”)

1. First Week: Self-Awareness

- A time to reflect on God’s love for us.
- Our response to God’s love is hindered by
our sins.
- God wants to free us of everything that gets
in the way of our loving response to Him.
- Learning from the experience.