Saint Ignatius

Born: 1491 in Spain

Died: 1556

Served successfully in the military until being struck by a cannonball leaving him with permanent limp.

Became a priest and theologian, he started the religious order called “Society of Jesus” (or Jesuits), who are noted for their holy missions and charitable works.

Was a great spiritual leader who taught prayers, meditations.

Said: “Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God,” and “Love is shown more in deeds than in words.”