Manresa Session 1
To prepare for Session 1, please do two of the following:
Read: A Brief Biography of St. Ignatius Loyola: Founder of the Jesuits
Watch: A quick overview of the life and work of St. Francis Xavier, for whom Xavier University is named.
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
Watch: An playful, animated video on the life of the St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.
(10 minutes)
(3 minutes)
Then, reflect upon one of the following questions that resonates with you:
- What do I have in common with Ignatius or Francis Xavier?
- What talents/skills do I bring to my role at Xavier University?
- What has been a “cannonball moment” where I took an unexpected path in life?