Key Moments in the Life of Ignatius of Loyola: Reflections for Today’s Business Student

For students in a Jesuit business school, the life of St. Ignatius provides a valuable framework for considering their own journey. This article explores five key moments in St. Ignatius’ life. We make relevant connections between his life and the world of business that students will soon enter. Pivotal events, like Ignatius experienced, invite students to reexamine their life purpose. By reflecting on moments of loss and suffering, like Ignatius, students can become more compassionate. And, just as Ignatius discerned his vocation, students can be attentive to choosing a fulfilling career that aligns to their inner being and helps them live a more satisfying life. For each pivotal moment of Ignatius’ life we address, we provide questions for reflection. These life moments, and the reflections they encourage, help students see the timelessness of such questions around leadership, adapting to changing circumstances, developing trust, the importance of compassion, and the need for persistence.