NOTABLE JESUITS

SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

• Experienced a conversion and decided to change
• Was an expert in spiritual direction
• Founded the Jesuits
• He was at the mercy of God
• He helped the sick and poor and prayed for hours

Saint Francis Xavier
-Cofounder of the Jesuits
-patron saint of missionaries
-baptized about 30,000 people

Saint Peter Faber
-traveled on foot for
renewal of the church
-gentle to others
-fervent and effective preacher

SAINT ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

• Taught catechism to the poor
• First and last words were Jesus
• Gave up his inheritance

POPE FRANCIS

• Humble
• Is very concerned for the poor
• First Jesuit pope
• Spreads message about mercy

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