DISCERNING A VOCATION: The General Examen of St Ignatius

The article discusses the General Examen of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a document used to discern vocations for joining the Society of Jesus. It explores the originality of the Jesuit order and how Ignatius' vision of a radically decloistered religious life was seen as innovative and challenging i...

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Autor principal: O'Leary, Brian 1937- (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: Jesuits 2023
En: The Way
Año: 2023, Volumen: 62, Número: 3, Páginas: 89-100
Otras palabras clave:B Discernment (Christian theology)
B Religious Life
B Jesuits
B Discernment of spirits
B Vocation
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Sumario:The article discusses the General Examen of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a document used to discern vocations for joining the Society of Jesus. It explores the originality of the Jesuit order and how Ignatius' vision of a radically decloistered religious life was seen as innovative and challenging in the mid-sixteenth century. The article emphasizes the importance of mutual comprehension and appreciation between the Society and applicants during the discernment process.
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: The Way