Ignatius Loyola Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ignatius Loyola.

Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556) was a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian. Born into a noble family, Loyola initially pursued a military career before a severe war injury led to a spiritual transformation. He founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, in 1540, with a mission to combat the spread of Protestantism and to promote education. Loyola played a key role in the Counter-Reformation, establishing a highly disciplined and organized religious order that emphasized missionary work, education, and intellectualism. His writings, including the Spiritual Exercises, continued to influence Catholic spirituality for centuries.