Monday, December 3, 2007

1. Although Loyola left behind his life as a soldier, he never entirely left behind his chivalrous mentality. What remanants of that mentality continue to manifest themselves in his new life?
2. Loyola has some of the same problems that Luther experienced in the monastery: intense scruples, and a sense of anxiety about them. Compare the way he resolves them to Luther's solution.
3. Note each of the examples of Loyola's visions and supernatural experiences. How do they vary? How does he react in each case? What do you learn in general about how Loyola understands these experiences?
4. Make special note of the incident with the Moor. Exactly what is he saying about Mary? What do you make of Loyola's response, and of his solution to the dilemma of what to do?
5. What is Loyola's approach to money and material resources? What is your opinion about this?
6. In what ways does he impose special discipline upon himself, and what is your opinion about this?
7. Pay attention to his brush with the Inquisition. What seems to be his attitude towards those detaining him?