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The Ideal of Serving in Ignatian Spirituality

Roko Prkačin ; Filozofsko-teološki Institut Družbe Isusove u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

The apostolic servitude, according to St. Ignatius, is directed towards salvation of immortal souls. As a matter of fact, the aim of the Society of Jesus is intensive concern, not only for our own salvation, but also for the salvation and the perfection of our fellow-men.
By imitating poor and humble Jesus Christ, the members of the Society of Jesus have to realize the "greatness" of serving God and helping souls. This apostolate of serving is wholly realized under the banner of Christ's cross. In this respect, the Society of Jesus is flexible and rejects any postulates which might impair this flexibility.
In the Society of Jesus, serving God and human souls is realized through different apostolic activities. They comprise, besides preaching the word of God, various church activities, religious instruction, spiritual conversation, spiritual exercises, administration of sacraments, teaching of children in school, propagation of printed material, various charitable activities.

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Hrčak ID:

54528

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/54528

Publication date:

21.10.1991.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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