Pray for the Renewal and Strength of the Jesuit Order – Jul 31 – Homily – Fr Elias

Fr. Elias Mills gives the homily in Griswold, CT on July 31, 2026, on how St. Ignatius of Loyola, a Third Order Franciscan, became a soldier for Christ, inspiring many Jesuits to make heroic sacrifices for the True Faith, and calling for prayers for the renewal of the Jesuit order.

The homily reflects on the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who is described as a Third Order Franciscan who became a dedicated soldier for Christ. His example inspired many members of the Jesuit order, which he founded, to make significant and heroic sacrifices in defense of the Catholic Faith. The speaker concludes by urging the faithful to pray for the spiritual renewal of the Jesuits today.

Pope Francis 2013 – Losing life for Christ saves it eternally – https://airmaria.com/go/ke2RAX
Pope Francis 400 – Jesus' Transfiguration actions guide our spiritual journey – https://airmaria.com/go/gxX2N3
Pope John Paul II 1991 – Ignatius founds Jesuits via Mass and vows – https://airmaria.com/go/dFPKCD
Pope Benedict XVI 2008 – Spiritual Exercises source Jesuit spirituality and Constitutions – https://airmaria.com/go/tXDnzb
– Ignatian methods empower Catholics with resolute obedience – https://airmaria.com/go/D9y65H

2 Timothy 2:3 – Endure suffering as Christ's good soldier – https://airmaria.com/go/cLhQAJ
CCC 2473 – Martyrdom: supreme witness to faith's truth – https://airmaria.com/go/LVKehg
Jude 1:3 – Contend earnestly for the delivered faith – https://airmaria.com/go/QFHfaK
CCC 2015 – Perfection through cross, spiritual battle – https://airmaria.com/go/MzmghR
Matthew 16:24 – Deny self, take up cross, follow – https://airmaria.com/go/DeN3dq

Ave Maria!
Mass: Friday in the 17th Week in Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/073126.cfm
1st: Jeremiah 26:1-9 - Jeremiah Threatened with Death
Resp: Psalms 69:6, 8-10, 14 - Prayer for Deliverance from Persecution
Gsp: Matthew 13:54-58 - Rejection at Nazareth

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=901

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RoLU_H1qjE