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On his recovery, he took a vow of chastity, hung his sword before
the altar of the Virgin of Montserrat, and donned a pilgrim's
robes. He lived in a cave from 1522 to 1523. Journeyed to Rome and
the Holy Land where he worked to convert Muslims. Studied theology
at Alcala and Paris, receiving his degree on 14 March 1534. His
meditations, prayers, visions and insights led to forming the
Constitutions of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) on August 15,
1534. He traveled Europe and the Holy Lands, then settled in Rome
to direct the Jesuits. His health suffered in later years, and he
was nearly blind at his death.
The Jesuits today have over 500 universities and colleges,
30,000 members, and teach over 200,000 students each year.
Prayers
of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Dedication to Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom, my
memory, my understanding, and my will. All that I have and
cherish you have given me. I surrender it all to be guided by
your will. Your grace and your love and wealth are enough for
me. Give me these, Lord Jesus, and I ask for nothing more. Amen.
Prayer for Generosity
Teach us to be generous, good Lord; teach us to
serve You as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to
fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for
rest, to labor and not to ask for any reward save that of
knowing we do Your will.
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