Soldier Of Christ

Little did the energetic, passionate Spanish soldier know that he military background would organize an "army for Christ", the Society of Jesus, which would, in Marine fashion, be the first on the beach heads and into fields untrodden to bring the Message of Christ to the natives of those shores, or to those who needed reform in the inner circles of the Church.  Ignatius of Loyola, forced to recover for a long period, found his calling through the Lives of the Saints and the powerful workings of grace within his restless soul. His conversion took years, but was solid and soon he attracted men like Francis Xavier ......who took his command to set the world afire literally. Those who adhere to Ignatian spirituality in the consecrated and lay life continue the march initiated by Ignatius, freeing themselves from attachment to material goods, their own will, and filling their hearts with God's love and grace, finding more than enough in them to be soldiers for Christ. Thank you, Lord, for the life and legacy of St. Ignatius.  May we follow his example in turning all over to you, our liberty, understanding and entire will, finding all we need in your love and your grace.
Bro.Rene