St. Ignatius Wanted Heroic Men — Not Pampered Men | The Spiritual Exercises ~ Fr. Perricone

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St. Ignatius of Loyola did not want pampered men weakened by the world. He wanted heroic men capable of being transformed by Jesus Christ—and then helping transform the world. In this powerful Catholic homily, we reflect on St. Ignatius, the formation of the Society of Jesus, and the spiritual discipline that helped shape generations of men. At the heart of his method were the Spiritual Exercises: prayer, penance, examination of conscience, and a relentless focus on Christ Crucified. St. Ignatius gives us three unforgettable questions to ask before the Crucifix: What have I done for Christ Crucified? What am I doing now for Christ Crucified? What shall I do tomorrow for Christ Crucified? These questions force us to examine whether our Catholic faith is merely something we profess—or something that is actually transforming how we live. The sermon also reflects on AMDG and the conviction that everything—our work, families, crosses, efforts, country, and circumstances—can be offered for the honor and glory of Almighty God. The world does not need more comfortable Christians. Changed men change the world. May St. Ignatius intercede for us so that we may become courageous, disciplined, faithful men and women willing to give everything for Jesus Christ. #SaintIgnatius #CatholicMen #JesusChrist #CatholicFaith #SpiritualExercises #ChristCrucified #Catholicism #AMDG #CatholicMotivation #ChristianMen 00:00 The Martyr’s Walk Is the Crucible 00:24 In the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Ghost 00:32 The Greatness of St. Ignatius of Loyola 00:54 Founding the Society of Jesus 01:33 How St. Ignatius Formed His Priests 01:58 Sending Men Across the World for Christ 02:16 Bringing Christ Crucified to Every Continent 02:40 What Was St. Ignatius’ Strategy? 03:08 Two Powerful Parts of Jesuit Formation 03:14 The Spiritual Exercises 03:27 A Spiritual War Manual 03:41 Prayer, Penance & Instruments of God’s Grace 04:04 St. Ignatius Wanted No Pampered Man 04:19 He Wanted Heroic Men 04:31 Only Changed Men Change the World 04:52 St. Ignatius’ Examination of Conscience 05:08 Kneel Before Christ Crucified 05:24 What Have I Done for Christ? 05:31 What Am I Doing for Christ? 05:41 What Shall I Do Tomorrow for Christ? 05:52 The Transforming Power of the Spiritual Exercises 06:07 The Meaning of AMDG 06:40 Everything for the Honor and Glory of God 06:47 Your Work, Family, Crosses & Efforts 07:19 Seeing Life With Supernatural Eyes 07:33 Every Circumstance Can Glorify God 07:59 A Reflection on the Society of Jesus Today 08:27 The Intercession of St. Ignatius 08:42 Becoming Giants of God 09:01 God Bless You 09:35 Join the Faithful https://www.youtube.com/@MyDearCatholicFriends https://www.fatherperricone.com/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴