Ignatian magis
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Ignatian magis is a core Jesuit spiritual principle emphasizing the pursuit of “the greater good” by continually seeking deeper service to God and others through excellence, generosity, and discernment.
All labels observed (1)
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| Ignatian magis canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ignatian magis Context triple: [Ad maiorem Dei gloriam, relatedConcept, Ignatian magis]
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A.
Spiritual Exercises
Spiritual Exercises is a 16th-century collection of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices by Ignatius of Loyola that forms the foundational spiritual guide for Jesuits and many other Christian retreatants.
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Roman Catechism
The Roman Catechism is an authoritative manual of Catholic doctrine, commissioned in the 16th century to systematically explain the faith in response to the Protestant Reformation.
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De Spiritu Sancto
De Spiritu Sancto is a theological treatise by Ambrose of Milan that systematically defends and explains the divinity and personhood of the Holy Spirit within the Christian Trinity.
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Rosarium Virginis Mariae
Rosarium Virginis Mariae is an apostolic letter by Pope John Paul II that deepens the theology and practice of the Rosary, including the introduction of the Luminous Mysteries.
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E.
Litany of Loreto
The Litany of Loreto is a traditional Catholic Marian litany, dating back to at least the 16th century, that invokes the Virgin Mary under numerous titles in a series of supplicatory prayers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ignatian magis Target entity description: Ignatian magis is a core Jesuit spiritual principle emphasizing the pursuit of “the greater good” by continually seeking deeper service to God and others through excellence, generosity, and discernment.
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A.
Spiritual Exercises
Spiritual Exercises is a 16th-century collection of meditations, prayers, and contemplative practices by Ignatius of Loyola that forms the foundational spiritual guide for Jesuits and many other Christian retreatants.
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B.
Roman Catechism
The Roman Catechism is an authoritative manual of Catholic doctrine, commissioned in the 16th century to systematically explain the faith in response to the Protestant Reformation.
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C.
De Spiritu Sancto
De Spiritu Sancto is a theological treatise by Ambrose of Milan that systematically defends and explains the divinity and personhood of the Holy Spirit within the Christian Trinity.
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D.
Rosarium Virginis Mariae
Rosarium Virginis Mariae is an apostolic letter by Pope John Paul II that deepens the theology and practice of the Rosary, including the introduction of the Luminous Mysteries.
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E.
Litany of Loreto
The Litany of Loreto is a traditional Catholic Marian litany, dating back to at least the 16th century, that invokes the Virgin Mary under numerous titles in a series of supplicatory prayers.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Ignatian spirituality concept
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Jesuit spiritual principle ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
greater glory of God
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more effective love of neighbor ⓘ |
| alsoRenderedAs |
the greater good
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the more ⓘ |
| appliedIn |
Jesuit education
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linked to:
Ignatian pedagogy
Jesuit leadership formation ⓘ Jesuit pastoral ministry ⓘ social justice initiatives ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Ignatius of Loyola ⓘ |
| connectedToMotto | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
mediocrity in spiritual life
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self-centered ambition ⓘ |
| coreTheme |
deeper service to God and others
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generosity in service ⓘ ongoing discernment ⓘ pursuit of the greater good ⓘ spiritual growth ⓘ striving for excellence ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
continual improvement in service
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depth rather than mere breadth ⓘ quality of service over quantity of activity ⓘ responsible use of gifts and talents ⓘ seeking what better serves God ⓘ self-giving love ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
alignment of choices with God’s greater glory
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depth of commitment ⓘ transformative impact of service ⓘ |
| guides |
decision-making in Ignatian spirituality
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prioritization of ministries in Jesuit institutions ⓘ |
| historicalOrigin | early Jesuit tradition ⓘ |
| influences |
Jesuit institutional mottos and mission statements
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service-learning programs in Jesuit schools ⓘ |
| languageOfTerm | Latin ⓘ |
| literalMeaning | more ⓘ |
| misinterpretationToAvoid |
mere activism
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perfectionism ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Jesuit mission of faith and justice
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linked to:
Jesuit ministries
cura personalis ⓘ discernment of spirits ⓘ finding God in all things ⓘ |
| religiousFamily | Society of Jesus ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Catholicism
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| requires |
freedom from disordered attachments
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openness to God’s will ⓘ prayerful discernment ⓘ |
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