Supposing you went to war and had to have surgery on your legs and then you had to rest until they were better. What would you read while resting? Romance stories? In that case you and St. Ignatius of Loyola have similar tastes in literature... now, horror of horrors, what if the only book available is a book on the life of Christ? St. Ignatius decided to read it rather than die of boredom after having survived the war. Like most of us, when he was not reading, he dreamt of fame and glory, as well as the hand of his lady love (whose identity is a mystery). However he noticed that when he thought of the fame and glory, it left his mind troubled, when he read of the Christ he felt a sense of peace. This is the turning point of his life.
The Society of Jesus was formally recognized by the Pope on ( Estd. 27th Sept in 1540 ). The name Jesuit originally meant “One who used or appropriated the name of Jesus too often” was first applied to the society in reproach, but later came to be accepted in a positive sense. St Francis Xavier was a close associate of St. Ignatius and was one of six friends who came together to form the Society of Jesus. St. Ignatius himself a soldier called the society “The Company of Jesus” to show it’s military approach.
On January 1 2004 there were 20170 Jesuits around the world, making it the largest religious order or the roman catholic church. Rememeber that "religious order" means that they are monks and are different from the parish priest who is concerned with the management of the church and the welfare of his flock (people).
Events on Campus - 31st July, Saturday
Mass Celebrated at the Chapel 8:30 - Chief Celebrant Rt. Rev. Felix Toppo, S.J.
Bishop of Jamshedpur. Followed by refreshments - All are invited.
5:00 PM Small Auditorium - A brief presentation on the life of St.Ignatius and the Jesuits followed by Tea
To learn more about the Jesuits here are some good links.
http://www.jesuit.org/sections/default.asp?SECTION_ID=187
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14081a.htm
To learn about St.Ignatius Loyola, this is a good place
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07639c.htm
And here is one about St.Francis Xavier.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06233b.htm
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