Wednesday – 17th Week of Ordinary Time B – Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest and Founder
Today, as we celebrate the feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, let us take a moment to reflect on the magnificent tapestry of our faith, woven by the lives and legacies of extraordinary saints. In particular, I would like to draw our attention to two of these pivotal figures in the history of the Church: Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Saint Francis of Assisi. As this site is a Franciscan site, and seeing how our current Holy Father, Pope Francis draws inspiration from both these saints, it would be well to see how they are both revered for their transformative impacts and for founding religious orders—the Society of Jesus and the Franciscans, respectively. Yet, despite their shared devotion to Christ, they walk distinct paths that continue to inspire us today.