Ignace de Loyola (31 juillet)

Sanctus - Saint(e) du Jour

Ignace de Loyola est l’un des saints les plus influents de l’Église catholique. Ancien soldat blessé au combat, sa conversion radicale va bouleverser sa vie et celle de milliers de croyants. De la grotte de Manrèse aux bancs de l’Université de Paris, Ignace médite, écrit ses Exercices spirituels et fonde la Compagnie de Jésus. Une aventure mystique, intellectuelle et missionnaire qui marquera l’histoire du monde.  🎥 Dans cette vidéo, découvre l’histoire vraie d’un homme de feu et de foi. 🔥 Une quête intérieure qui le mènera à former des générations entières de missionnaires, de penseurs et de saints. 💬 Prie avec lui, médite son parcours, et laisse-toi inspirer par ce maître du discernement spirituel.  📅 Saint Ignace est fêté le 31 juillet. 🙏 Saint patron des retraites spirituelles, des éducateurs et des soldats convertis.

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00:01On July 31, we celebrate Saint Ignatius of Loyola, a soldier who became the founder of the Jesuits,

00:09a man of fire, at once mystic, strategist and missionary.

00:14Born in 1491 in the Spanish Basque country, Ignatius was initially a nobleman drawn to military glory.

00:24Seriously wounded during the siege of Pamplona, he underwent a long convalescence during which he read the lives of saints.

00:33This reading changes everything.

00:34He decides to dedicate himself to God, leaving behind his earthly ambitions.

00:42Ignatius retired to Manres to pray, fast and write the spiritual exercises,

00:49a demanding path of discernment and inner conversion.

00:55It was there that he received his deepest mystical intuitions, guided by the contemplation of Christ.

01:02After studying in Paris, he founded the Society of Jesus with his companions.

01:07Ordained a priest, Ignatius sent missionaries throughout the world.

01:12The motto “Ad majorem Dei gloriam” for the greater glory of God.

01:20He settled in Rome and devoted his last years to writing, guiding and structuring the order.

01:27By the time of his death in 1556, the Jesuits already had hundreds of members.

01:34His spiritual influence continues to mark the Church.

01:38Saint Ignatius teaches us to discern everything in the light of Christ.

01:44He is the patron saint of spiritual retreats, spiritual directors and educators.

01:53Prayer of Abandonment

01:55Take, Lord, and receive all my freedom, my memory, my intelligence and all my will, all that I have and possess.

02:06You gave it to me, to you, Lord, I return it.

02:10Everything is yours, to dispose of according to your complete will.

02:15Give me only your love and grace.

02:18That's enough for me.

02:21Amen.

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