St Ignatius of Loyola - San Ignacio de Loyola
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Founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) - from Spain
Born in 491 in Loyola, died on 31st July 1556
Canonized on 12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV
Feast Day - 31st July
3 2us by Father William Pearsall SJ ♦
"Ignatius gave us ways of prayer that deepen our union with Christ and our commitment, the call of Christ and our response. And he gave us also the idea that we needn't be afraid of the world around us, we should engage in the culture, take part in the great events of our time, be a part of the life because God is active in the world, just as He is active in our lives. And so we discern our way, to decide the best way of serving the Gospel in the world, and this begins from a vision of finding God in all things. God is present and active in His creation."

