Product Overview
Discovering Íñigo introduces readers to St. Ignatius of Loyola—known in his youth by his Basque name, Íñigo—through a journalistic approach to using primary sources and historical research in a clear, narrative style. This volume fills the gap between dense scholarly works that overwhelm with detail and brief pamphlets that offer only the most basic facts.
Deeper insight into St. Ignatius’s life offers guidance to the contemporary challenges faced by those who continue the mission he began. By following Ignatius from his dramatic conversion through his lifelong search for God’s will, the book invites readers to reflect on their own lives, desires, and choices. Written with evident affection by a Jesuit author, it offers spiritual insight as well as historical context for all who share in, or are simply curious about, the mission Ignatius began.
An original series of woodblock prints, created by the author, highlights key moments in Ignatius’s journey and speaks to readers formed in a visual culture. Together, image and text provide a vivid portrait of the pilgrim-saint who continues to inspire people around the world.
Thomas Rochford, S.J., has guided communication at the province and national levels before serving in Rome as Secretary of Communication for the Society of Jesus. He has written on Jesuit history and mission in books, magazines, videos, and websites. Rochford is the executive producer and scriptwriter for the video series, Shared Vision: Jesuit Spirit in Education.
