The Autobiography of St. Ignatius

This intimate autobiography offers the voice of the man who founded the Society of Jesus, spoken in his own words and recorded at the end of his life. Listeners follow his early years as a soldier, the sudden wound that turned his thoughts toward the saints, and the profound conversion that set him on a new path. The narrative captures the moments when he first embraced the call to serve God, revealing the inner struggles that shaped his famous Spiritual Exercises.

Beyond a simple chronicle, the work provides a rare glimpse into the spiritual temperament of a saint whose influence endures. Written in a modest third‑person style, it balances humility with the fierce determination that drove his mission. For anyone curious about the roots of Ignatian spirituality, this concise yet rich account offers both inspiration and a deeper understanding of the mind behind one of Christianity’s most enduring traditions.