Lecture Review: St. Ignatius Loyola and Jesuit History

A collection of vocabulary flashcards summarizing key concepts from the lecture on St. Ignatius Loyola, the Jesuit order, and associated historical and cultural landmarks.

St. Ignatius Loyola

A Basque knight born in 1491 who founded the Society of Jesus after a profound spiritual conversion.

Spiritual Exercises

A foundational text written by St. Ignatius outlining meditations and prayers to help individuals find God's will.

Society of Jesus

An order founded by St. Ignatius Loyola and his companions in 1534, focusing on education and missionary work.

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG)

A Jesuit motto meaning 'For the greater glory of God', reflecting their core principles.

Counter-Reformation

The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation, significantly supported by the Jesuit order.

cura personalis

A Jesuit principle meaning 'care for the whole person', emphasizing individual attention and development.

Grand Central Station

A major commuter rail terminal in New York City, known for its Beaux-Arts architecture and opened in 1913.

The Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

The largest art museum in the U.S., established in 1870, famous for its diverse collection spanning world art.

Central Park

An urban park in Manhattan, designed by Olmsted and Vaux, significant for its historical and recreational value.

Suppression of the Jesuits (1773)

The dissolution of the Society of Jesus by Pope Clement XIV, primarily due to political pressures.

Modern Jesuits

The Society of Jesus today, involved in global education, social justice, and spiritual direction.