What were Ignatius of Loyola's beliefs about salvation?

Answer 1

St Ignatius' most lasting achievement is founding the Society of Jesus (commonly called Jesuits) and becoming its first Superior General. The the Superior General he sent his companions as missionaries around Europe to create schools, colleges, and seminaries. This work continue today and can be considered the lasting legacy of St. Ignatius.

St Ignatius and the Jesuits became major figures in the counter-reformation, where the Catholic Church worked to reform itself from within and countered the theology of Protestantism.

St Ignatius also developed Ignatian Spirituality, a vital part of the lives of Jesuites and many others.

Answer 2

Ignatius Loyola was a Catholic priest and founder of a religious order in the Catholic Church.

Therefore, in a general way, he believed in the doctrines and dogmas of the Catholic Church. In particular, Ignatius Loyola believed that the goal in life was to glorify God, and that the glorification of God should be striven for in all that a person involves himself with.

Answer 3

Ignatius of Loyola emphasized the importance of personal holiness and obedience to God's will for salvation. He taught that salvation could be achieved through faith, good works, and following the teachings of the Catholic Church. Ignatius believed that individuals could deepen their relationship with God by practicing spiritual exercises and discerning God's presence in their lives.

Answer 4

Ignatius of Loyola believed in salvation through works. This means that he thought you earned salvation through performance of good deeds, worship, and repentance of sin.

Answer 5

St Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus known as the Jesuits in Paris in 1534.

He was born in 1491, Loyola, Castile Spain

Answer 6

There are several saints named Ignatius. Please be specific.