⚜️ Prayer to St. Ignatius
The prayer to St. Ignatius honors the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the author of the Spiritual Exercises. St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish priest who founded the Jesuit Order and developed a method of spiritual discernment that has guided countless souls to holiness. This prayer seeks his intercession for discernment and spiritual guidance.
Prayer to St. Ignatius
Traditional Prayer
O glorious St. Ignatius,
founder of the Society of Jesus,
who, after having been a soldier of the world,
became a valiant soldier of Christ,
and who, for the greater glory of God,
founded the most illustrious Company of Jesus,
obtain for me from the Divine Majesty
the grace to conquer myself
and the world,
and to labor with all my strength
for the greater glory of God
and the salvation of my soul.
Help me to discern God's will
and to follow it with courage and love.
Amen.
Short Prayer
St. Ignatius,
founder of the Jesuits,
pray for us and help us
to discern God's will
and to work for the greater glory of God.
Amen.
Prayer for Discernment
O St. Ignatius,
master of spiritual discernment,
help me to recognize
the movements of the Holy Spirit
and to choose what leads to God.
Amen.
When to Pray to St. Ignatius
- • On July 31st - Feast day of St. Ignatius
- • On Thursdays - Traditional day to honor St. Ignatius
- • For discernment - When making important decisions
- • For Jesuits - When praying for the Society of Jesus
- • For spiritual direction - When seeking guidance
- • For conversion - When seeking spiritual transformation
- • For education - When praying for schools and universities
- • For missions - When praying for missionary work
- • For soldiers - When praying for military personnel
- • Daily devotion - As a regular prayer to St. Ignatius
History and Significance
Founder of Jesuits
St. Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1540, establishing a religious order dedicated to education and missionary work.
Spiritual Exercises
St. Ignatius wrote the "Spiritual Exercises," a method of prayer and discernment that has guided millions of people in their spiritual journey.
Discernment
St. Ignatius developed a method of spiritual discernment to help people recognize God's will in their lives.
Education
St. Ignatius emphasized education and founded many schools and universities throughout the world.
St. Ignatius's Titles and Patronages
- • Patron of the Jesuits - Founder and protector of the Society of Jesus
- • Patron of Spiritual Direction - Helper of spiritual directors
- • Patron of Education - Protector of schools and universities
- • Patron of Soldiers - Helper of military personnel
- • Patron of Retreats - Protector of spiritual retreats
- • Founder of Jesuits - Founder of the Society of Jesus
- • Master of Discernment - Expert in spiritual discernment
- • Author of Spiritual Exercises - Creator of the Spiritual Exercises