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CONTEMPORARY VERSION. by David Fleming, SJ. The goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life to flow into us without limit. All the things in this world are gifts of God, presented to us so that we can know God more easily and make a return of love more readily.
Principle and Foundation (adapted from the contemporary translation of David L. Fleming, SJ) Creation: The goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life to flow into us without limit. All the things in this
Feb 1, 2019 · In Ignatian spirituality, this response is known as the Principle and Foundation. Let’s unpack this, using a contemporary interpretation of the First Principle and Foundation by David Fleming, SJ. First, “The goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life.
Jan 26, 2022 · St Ignatius’ Principle and Foundation, as translated by David Fleming, states that “the goal of our life is to live with God forever.” With its clarity and conciseness, it makes for a great mission statement for our lives.
Mar 4, 2019 · Some of the best wisdom from St Ignatius comes from his First Principle and Foundation (P&F), at the beginning of the Spiritual Exercises. It tells us the purpose of our life in God and how we’re supposed to live it. Here is a contemporary translation of it from David Fleming, SJ: God who loves us creates us and wants to share life ...
David L. Fleming, SJ, a renowned spiritual director and commentator on the Spiritual Exercises, describes Ignatius Loyola’s vision of life, work, and love. It’s often said, “I’ll believe it when I see it.”
-David A. Fleming, S.J.: A Literal Translation & Contemporary Reading of the Spiritual Exercises. Text #2a. God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve Him in this life and be happy with Him forever.
