ISF 122 Review

In which document can we find a contemporary interpretation of the characteristics suggested by Ignatius for a Superior General's role?

• Fr. Nick Austin's 2015 document

• The Constitutions of the Society of Jesus

• The Letters of Ignatius

• The Spiritual Exercises

What term does Ignatius use to describe the leader of the Society of Jesus?

• Authoritative Director

• Expert Leader

• Inspirational Figure

• Mirror and Model

Having control over impulsive desires, making choices based on reason and wisdom, and being able to let go of what doesn't align with loving God or others. 

• Freedom

• Indifference

• Kindness that is Just

• Magnanimity

• Practical Wisdom

Balancing kindness with fairness and firmness, showing compassion while also maintaining clear expectations and discipline.

• Freedom

• Indifference

• Kindness that is Just

• Magnanimity

• Practical Wisdom

Striving for greatness and undertaking noble actions with a generous and noble spirit, aiming high for the greater good.

• Freedom

• Indifference

• Kindness that is Just

• Magnanimity

• Practical Wisdom

Achieving a balanced and calm state of mind through wise decisions and freedom from harmful attachments, allowing rational choices, and following one's calling.

• Freedom

• Indifference

• Kindness that is Just

• Magnanimity

• Practical Wisdom

Exercising caution and discernment in decision-making, knowing what is good or best given specific circumstances.

• Freedom

• Indifference

• Kindness that is Just

• Magnanimity

• Practical Wisdom

This standard of leadership tries to make you feel alone and separate from others. 

• Dynamics of Good

• Dynamics of Evil

• Humility

• Poverty

• Riches

This standard of leadership does not look great at first, but it will get you closer to God.

• Dynamics of Good

• Dynamics of Evil

• Humility

• Poverty

• Riches

The main aim is to get things like respect, money, knowledge, and power to help a bigger goal. 

• Dynamics of Good

• Dynamics of Evil

• Humility

• Poverty

• Riches