Meditating on Pope Francis’ Ignatian Year Message – Jesuits.org

On May 23, 2021, members of the worldwide Ignatian family — Jesuits and lay collaborators alike — joined together in a virtual prayer experience to kick off the Ignatian Year, a global celebration marking the 500^th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion.

There was one Jesuit who was sure not to miss the event.

“In Pamplona, 500 years ago, all the worldly dreams of Ignatius were shattered in one instance,” Pope Francis said in a video message. “This one cannonball changed the course of his life, and of the world.”

As we begin this Ignatian Year, I invite you to reflect on Pope Francis’ words in their entirety. Below, we provide the full text of his message — with select phrases bolded — along with annotations to consider in your prayer.

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