In God's Army: St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier (1915)

In God's Army: St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Francis Xavier (1915) is a biographical work by C.C. Martindale that explores the lives of two important figures in the Catholic Church - St. Ignatius Loyola and St. Francis Xavier. The book delves into the early lives of both men, their spiritual journeys, and their contributions to the church. The first half of the book focuses on St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). It explores his early life as a soldier, his conversion to Catholicism, and his subsequent formation of the Jesuits. The book also delves into his spiritual exercises and teachings, which have had a lasting impact on the Catholic Church.The second half of the book is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout Asia. The book explores his early life, his conversion to Catholicism, and his travels to India, Japan, and other parts of Asia. The book also examines his efforts to convert people to Christianity and his legacy as a missionary.Overall, In God's Army provides a detailed and insightful look at the lives of two important figures in the Catholic Church. It offers a comprehensive view of their contributions to the church and their lasting impact on Catholicism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.