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“If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.”

Quote by Ignatius of Loyola

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Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius of Loyola, born on October 23, 1491, and died on July 31, 1556, was a renowned hermit and the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. After a career as a soldier, he experienced a profound spiritual conversion following a battle injury. He founded the Jesuits, an order dedicated to educating well-rounded priests, and established a rigorous rule of life for the order. Ignatius's spiritual exercises have had a lasting impact on the lives of many, and he is revered as a saint and patron of the Catholic Church. more

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