Ignatius of Loyola: Soldier - Sinner - Saint

“Take, lord, and receive my Liberty, my mind, my memory, my entire will. All I have, you have given me. And these to thee, I return. Do with them as you wish. Grant me only your love and your grace. That is enough, for that I will live.’’This prayer, which Loyola wrote in his journal, saved him from burning. Nevertheless, the judge explains . . .“But your method is still too unfamiliar to be allowed without question. I’m still inclined to sentence you.’’“Tell me why you should not burn.’’Wow! What a question!This is the conclusion of a fascinating drama! Great!This work focuses on the transition of a basque soldier (Loyola), who is driven by obsession to die in war - for his glory and the glory his family- to live for the glory of god.The first seven chapters vividly present Loyola’s fleshly, proud, militaristic, selfish character. This dramatic, unvarnished portrayal creates a great backdrop for the portrait of the future fighter for the humble, selfless, spiritual man.Compelling!The next five chapters focus Loyola’s efforts to change into the man he wants to become. Francis of Assisi is the model he copies. Exchanging fine clothes with a beggar, begging for scant bread and then sharing most with the sick ‘who can’t even beg’.Touching!The last seven chapters present his accusations and trial at the hands of the inquisition. Will Loyola be burned? Can he defend himself by the truth and his good intentions? Since he is so much more successful than the regular clergy, doesn’t that condemn the church?Great drama!1 The sword of Loyola2 Meeting Princess Catalina3 Pamplona war room4 War and a leg wound5 Surgery on Ignatius6 Victorious soldiers celebrate7 The lives of the saints8 Ignatius ministers to a Prostitute9 Journey Of the pilgrim knight10 Shrine Of Montserrat, 152211 Becoming a beggar12 His first companions13 Ignatius meets Dominicans14 Inquisition trial begins15 Letter from Queen Catalina16 Ignatius battles the Soldier17 River and the child Jesus18 Seeing a new creation19 The Tribunal’s judgement20 To Paris and the UniversityAnother key theme is Loyola’s emotional/spiritual fight with his personal agony/demon. Guilt, shame, personal hatred, self-torture, unrelenting despair, etc., etc., vividly displayed.How does he conquer? Dramatically portrayed.This is the basis for the renowned ‘Spiritual Exercises’.Wonderfully done!(Some historical context: Tyndale burned in Holland October 6, 1536; Luther died February 8, 1546; Erasmus died July 12, 1536; Servetus burned in Geneva October 27, 1553; Loyola died July 31, 1556.)

Great biography of St Ignatius. Some discretion may be needed as it does portray his penitence practices.

I very rarely write reviews but in this case, I felt compelled to do so. I am Jesuit educated and have practiced Ignatian Spirituality for years. It was the only spiritual view on Christianity that ever gave me any peace. However, even if you are not Jesuit educated or even Catholic, I STRONGLY advise you to purchase this movie and view it several times. There is something here for everyone. God loves you and this movie dramatizes His love for you in a special way. It pulls no punches. Prior to his conversion, Ignatius (one of my heroes by the way) was a self-centered glory hound caring only for his legacy. His transformation is dramatically portrayed and is historically accurate. His radical dependence on God allowed him to accomplish great and lasting things in his life. The message I got from this movie was "if it can happen to Ignatius, it can happen to you." He was just as flawed and self-centered as all of us can be. Yet, he overcame his own frailties when he found the joy of serving a cause greater than his own desires, namely, God.The movie is superb both from a technical and artistic viewpoint. I HIGHLY recommend it for anyone regardless of your religious beliefs or your stage of spiritual development. It is very, very inspiring. I sincerely hope that they make a sequel depicting the remaining years of the life of Ignatius Loyola. I am certain it would be as outstanding as this film.

English language film.I learned a lot about Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit order.I was not aware of his torments, his visions of evil spirits, his self imposed way to go from sinner to a better person (no to-be saint ever thinks they will be a saint). Only after rigorous investigations is someone declared blessed and then a saint. (Today, the process is not as rigorous as it use to be -- usually taking years.)Film is NOT a cheap production. Very good production, cinematography, acting.It does include how he developed the SPIRITUAL EXERCISES that have become a standard for religious retreats, individual roads to deeper, closer relationships with God, etc.It covers a lot of his early life, but I wanted more; was disappointed it did not cover more of his life after he changed his ways. It focused on the person before his conversion, his way to conversion, the torments from the devil, the Inquisition by the Catholic Church, and more.

You have to watch this video more than once to catch everything, and each time you watch it, it gets better and better because you pick up more which allows you to understand more of the life of this Saint. I question some of the parts of his life as being true, but put in there for marketing purposes, and to make this Saint be closer to us due to our lesser degree of grace, but if this may be true, the way that the producer portrayed these questionable scenes was very well done. I wish there was a movie that picked up where this one left off--In Paris, and the founding of the Jesuit Order. I highly recommend.

Wonderful movie! Wonderful acting that takes you deep into Saint Ignatius' life.

Movie quality is very good. Well acted and good cinematography. Story line is based on his early years from about 8yrs old to 30 where it ends. For me this was an incomplete picture of a man so well reguarded in the church.

I had seen the movie already-I have it on my dvr- but wanted to get it on dvd so I could share it with others who may like to borrow it. This movie touched me in a very profound way. I lost my youngest son to suicide last year. He had gone through Catholic school, and graduated from a Jesuit High School. I have adopted a great appreciation for St. Ignatius through this movie. I believe with all my heart that my son has received special graces through him. Please don’t respond with any negativity. 🙏

Muy buena película y con subtítulos en español.Ojo, no se reproduce en todos los reproductores porque es Región 1.

Muy buena la película y de gran mensaje

Quizá le quitaria una cuantas escenas de violencia, sin embargo la película es exquisita, las actuaciones son buenísimas, ya es una de mis favoritas.

Excelente pelicula

Buen producto