{"product_id":"st-ignatius-of-loyola-pray-for-us","title":"St. Ignatius of Loyola | Pray for Us","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Ignatius of Loyola, the wounded soldier who became the founder of the Jesuits and author of the \u003cem\u003eSpiritual Exercises\u003c\/em\u003e, is honored on July 31.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius:8px; padding:14px 18px; margin:18px 0; color:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#F5F5F5; background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFeast Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eJuly 31, Memorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLife \u0026amp; Canonization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eBorn 1491 at Loyola, Spain; died July 31, 1556 in Rome; beatified 1609; canonized March 12, 1622 by Gregory XV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePatronage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eSpiritual retreats (named by Pius XI in 1922), the Society of Jesus, soldiers, and the Basque Country\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0; vertical-align:top; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSymbols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003ePriestly vestments, the IHS monogram, a book inscribed AMDG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Life of St. Ignatius of Loyola\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnatius was a dashing Basque soldier who loved fine clothes, romance novels and glory. In 1521 a cannonball shattered his leg, and he was so worried about his looks that he had the bone reset again so it would look good in his tights. During the long recovery, the only books around were a life of Christ and stories of the saints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe noticed that daydreams of fame left him empty, while thoughts of following Christ left him peaceful. That insight became the \u003cem\u003eSpiritual Exercises\u003c\/em\u003e, a guide to prayer and decision-making used by millions. With his friends, including St. Francis Xavier, he founded the Jesuits, who built schools and universities around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relaxed drop-shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash cold, tumble dry low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid he really have his leg rebroken for vanity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eYes. He wanted his leg to look good in fashionable tights, so he endured another painful surgery. 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