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• Table of Contents

  • Brief introduction of St. Ignatius de Loyola
  • Life of Iñigo
  • History & Origin of Ignatian Spirituality
  • Congregations of Ignatian Spirituality
  • Charism
  • Trivia Time!
• St. Ignatius de Loyola


  Founder of Ignatian Spirituality in the 16th Century
• Iñigo López de Loyola


  Also known as St. Ignatius de Loyola
• St. Ignatius de Loyola was born on October 21, 1491 in Castle Loyola
• St. Ignatius de Loyola's mother was Marina Saenz de Licona y Balda Maria and his father was Don Beltrán Yañez
• The sanctuary of Loyola stands along the river Urola in the neighbourhood of Loyola in Azpeitia, Basque Country, Spain
• Iñigo López de Loyola was a Basque soldier who was severely wounded at the Battle of Pamplona in 1521
• St. Ignatius and the Turning Point of His Spiritual Awakening


  1. Developed core spiritual exercises while confined to bed: prayer, examinations of conscience, and discernment of spirits

  2. Went to Montserrat in Northeastern Spain in February 1522

  3. Founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) after years of study and pilgrimage to serve God through education, missionary work, and social justice in 1534

  4. Passed away in 1556, with the Spiritual Exercises continuing to guide individuals and communities seeking deeper faith and engagement with the world
• Iñigo went to Montserrat

  1522-1523
• Pope Paul III approved the petition to form the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)


  Sept. 27, 1522
• St. Ignatius passed away

  1556
• Spreading of Ignatian Spirituality


  • Europe
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • America
  • Asia
  • Philippines
  • Columbia
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
• Amidst societal changes and internal challenges, Jesuits like Pedro Arrupe emphasize service to others and "finding God in all things"
• Vatican II sparks wider interest in Ignatian spirituality, attracting individuals and various Christian denominations beyond Catholicism
• Ignatian spirituality remains relevant in the 21st Century, addressing contemporary challenges like social justice, interfaith dialogue, and personal well-being. Online resources and diverse ministries expand access to its transformative practices
• The Society of Jesus, aka Jesuits, came to the Philippines
• Ignatian spirituality


  • Remains relevant
  • Addresses contemporary challenges like social justice, interfaith dialogue, and personal well-being
  • Online resources and diverse ministries expand access to its transformative practices
• The Society of Jesus, aka Jesuits, came to the Philippines

  15th century (1581)
• One of the Jesuits’ main goals is to establish a holistic educational system in the Philippines
• Main goals of the Jesuits in the Philippines

  • Spreading religion
  • Establishing a holistic educational system
• The Jesuits wanted to integrate education and the progressing ideas of the changing world with traditional Catholic, Jesuit, and Filipino beliefs and cultures
• The Jesuits are known as a teaching order and have a strong presence in the Philippines, establishing numerous schools and universities, with Ateneo de Manila being the biggest
• Core values upheld by St. Ignatius

  • Guided by Ignatian spirituality
  • Take vows of poverty, chastity, obedience
  • Fourth vow of obedience to the Pope's mission
  • Work with laypeople as companions of Jesus
  • Strive to put spirituality into practice for humanity's greater good
• Ministries engaged in by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

  • Pastoral care
  • Education
  • Social justice
• Emphases of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)


  • Recognizing God's presence in everything
  • Participating in global efforts for justice, peace, dialogue
• Core values of Ignatian Spirituality


  • Actively finding God in all aspects of life
  • Guided discernment in decision-making
  • Encountering God through worldly engagement
  • Balancing reflection and action
• In Ignatian spirituality, charism is the special spiritual gift Saint Ignatius of Loyola received from God, which he shared with his followers, guiding them to live according to God's word and share His goodness through their actions
• Ignatian spirituality centers on guided discernment in decision-making, outlined in the Spiritual Exercises for choices aligned with God's will and spiritual growth
• Ignatian spirituality includes guided discernment, active service, encountering God through worldly engagement, and balancing reflection and action
• Decision-making


  Outlined in the Spiritual Exercises for choices aligned with God's will and spiritual growth
• Ignatian spirituality


  Guided discernment, active service, encountering God through worldly engagement, balancing reflection and action
• Contemplation in Action


  Reflecting on the Core Values of Ignatian Spirituality
• Core Values of Ignatian Spirituality

  • Cura Personalis (Latin for "care for the whole person")
  • Magis (Latin for “the more” or “the greater good”)
  • Serviam (Latin for “I will serve”)
• How Ignatians Express their Charism

  Meditations, prayers deepening connection, discernment, spiritual growth
• Spiritual Exercises

  Gospel-guided commitment to social justice, serving others passionately
• Social Justice and Service


  Encouraging inner freedom, liberating from worldly attachments for God's call
• Freedom and Detachment


  Reflective prayer reviews the day, noting God's presence, fostering gratitude, discernment
• How Ignatians Express their Charism


  Ignatian organizations serve marginalized communities through direct actions addressing poverty, homelessness, and hunger
• Service to the poor and marginalized

  Empowering through education, skill-building, leadership, and spiritual formation programs
• Spiritual accompaniment and pastoral care

  Emphasizing accompanying others with compassionate support and guidance