Oburu, P. Joseph Mboya (2017) The Spirituality of the Cross in Ignatius of Loyola: Examining a Jesuit Spirituality Enkindled by the Cross. Masters thesis, Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
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Abstract
From a theology of the Cross to a spirituality of the Cross in Ignatius Loyola Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, Taking the form of a slave,Coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance,he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a Cross. [Philippians 2:5-8] My personal vocation history and subsequent entry into the Society of Jesus began when as a small boy I would find myself transfixed to the huge crucifix in the Church and wonder in amazement at the figure of Christ hanging on the Cross. Unknown to me then, I had began a spiritual journey of reflection, of meditation, perhaps even of contemplation on the mystery of the Cross. Today, the Cross continues to fascinate me and inspire my prayer life. The Cross is for me the most powerful representation of the Christian faith. When I joined the Society of Jesus and began to study about the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, I was captivated more than anything to discover that the Cross would appear in key moments of his vocation journey and the history of the Society of Jesus. It is this quest for the mystery of the Cross that has led me to seek a deeper reflection and study of the experiences of Saint Ignatius of Loyola as concerns the Cross.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | Soul of Christ, Sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds hide me. Do not allow me to be separated from you. From the malevolent enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me, and bid me come to you, that with your saints I may praise you forever and ever. Amen. (Anima Christi - Soul of Christ) |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BT Doctrinal Theology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology |
| Divisions: | Jesuitica |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email ict.admin@jhia.ac.ke |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jun 2020 09:00 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jun 2020 09:00 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9612 |
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