In Discovering Ignatius, Jim Kennedy, SJ will explore the life of Saint Ignatius, Catholic saint and founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). 500 years ago, Inigo de Loyola was struck in the legs by a cannonball, which began his journey from swashbuckling man of the world to the pilgrim mystic who composed the Spiritual Exercises, a classic work of Christian Spirituality.

The fourth episode explores Inigo's journey after leaving Manresa, including his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. After his time in the Holy Land, Inigo returned to Spain and began to share his ideas about prayer and spiritual exercises with whomever would listen him. Facing some scrutiny by religious authorities, Inigo took a break from spiritual conversation and began studies at universities in Spain; eventually, he made his way to the University of Paris, where he met such companions as Francis Xavier and Peter Faber. In the interview, Jim Kennedy talks with Mary Beth McBride-Doyle, theology teacher, about the goals of a Jesuit education, the central place of theology in a Jesuit and Catholic school, and how she invites her students to integrate the social teachings of the Church into her discussions of justice.

Music:

"Thaxted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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