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The Society of Jesus is an apostolic body of men of the Church,
animated by a deep personal love of Jesus Christ, who as contemplatives
in action and in partnership with others, are men on mission, ever
searching for the magis."
The Jesuits are men who belong to a Catholic religious order called
the Society of Jesus. This group was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola
over 450 years ago.
Over this period, Jesuit priests and brothers have lived an amazing
story of serving the Church in new and unexpected ways. We are still
men on the move, ready to change place, occupation, method-- whatever
will advance our mission in the Church. We are expected to do anything
or go anywhere to teach Jesus Christ and preach his Good News.
Today that "we" has expanded to include men and women who share this
vision of service to faith and to the justice that faith demands.
Together Jesuits and lay partners place ourselves in the presence of
God and ask ourselves the questions that St. Ignatius suggested to his
first companions during the period of prayer that led to their
permanent companionship:
What have I done for Christ?
What am I doing
for Christ?
What will I do for Christ?
International Jesuit portal: http://www.sjweb.info/
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