A Hidden Encounter: Ignatius' Conversion

The article focuses on indications of the conversion of Ignatius that made him Christocentric. It describes the parallel between Francis of Assisi's conversion and that of Ignatius such as their military expedition and vision of Christ. It discusses the ideological difference in interpretation...

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Main Author: Faesen, Rob 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Jesuits 2022
In: The Way
Year: 2022, Volume: 61, Issue: 3, Pages: 99-106
Further subjects:B Ignatius, of Loyola, Saint, 1491-1556
B Spiritual Exercises
B Vocation (in religious orders, congregations, etc.)
B Introspection
B God
B THEORY of self-knowledge
B CONVERSION (Religion)
B Conversion to Christianity
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Summary:The article focuses on indications of the conversion of Ignatius that made him Christocentric. It describes the parallel between Francis of Assisi's conversion and that of Ignatius such as their military expedition and vision of Christ. It discusses the ideological difference in interpretation of the conversion of Ignatius, considering it as an introspection and individualism in modernity influenced by Spiritual Exercises. It considers Ignatius' conversion as an encounter, a calling by God.
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