Life of St. Ignatius – Art Cards

ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality Artist: Holly Schapker On display at the Center for Mission and Identity Xavier University

Black Madonna of Montserrat

Epiphany Outside Manresa

Unnamed Manresa Woman

Donkey

Serpent-like Creature

Ignatius Portrait

Fruit Tree/Tree of Life

Oil on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x60”

Oil on canvas 36"x36"

St. Ignatius of Loyola laid his sword at the foot of the statue of the Black Madonna of Montserrat - taking a leap of faith.

In early Christianity, the butterfly symbolized The Resurrection. Ignatius had a spiritual epiphany while living in Manresa. One day on his way to a church about a mile from town, he took a break to admire nature. On this single occasion, he experienced a clarity that totally changed his understanding of everything.

Spiritual guide to Ignatius Loyola.

On his way to Montserrat Ignatius did not know which path to take. He allowed the donkey to decide, symbolizing the relinquishment of his own self-will.

One of Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual visions was a serpent-like creature that assisted him in forming his rules for discernment of spirits.

The contemporary maps embedded in Ignatius’ garment represents his close relationship with “Our Lady of Our Way.” It also represents the worldwide mission work of the Jesuits and the contemporary relevance of his story.

The tree of free choice–and responsibility– becomes clear when realizing the extent of God’s love for us.

Cincinnati artist Holly Schapker, a 1992 Xavier University art graduate, created a collection of paintings titled Adsum, Latin for “Here I am,” which depicts the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Some of the paintings from the collection are embodied in this keepsake.

American woman of Ignatius Loyola’s life, mission, and Spiritual Exercises.”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord, your God.

Holly Schapker

Isaiah 43:2-3a

“These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius. They incorporate all I know and all I feel about my life as a Catholic and an alumna of a Jesuit university. The process of creating this body of work based on Ignatius Loyola has taken me almost three years to complete and is derived from my interpretation as a contemporary

Scripture quotations are from BibleGateway.com Design by Debra Mooney

God decides the number of stars And gives them all their names.

Psalm 147:4

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope Jeremiah 29:11

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Love is patient and kind, Love is not jealous, conceited, proud or boastful; It is not arrogant, selfish, irritable or rude.

Love does not keep a record of wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth, Love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Love is eternal.

1-Corinthians 13:4

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.

There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting.

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking.

There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a

Lyrics by Mark Lowry from the song, Mary Did You Know?

I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.

The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1: 28

Go forth and set the world on fire.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Ignatian Daily Examen, XU Center for Mission and Identity

ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality Artist: Holly Schapker On display at the Center for Mission and Identity Xavier University

Black Madonna of Montserrat

Epiphany Outside Manresa

Unnamed Manresa Woman

Donkey

Serpent-like Creature

Ignatius Portrait

Fruit Tree/Tree of Life

Oil on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x60”

Oil on canvas 36"x36"

St. Ignatius of Loyola laid his sword at the foot of the statue of the Black Madonna of Montserrat - taking a leap of faith.

In early Christianity, the butterfly symbolized The Resurrection. Ignatius had a spiritual epiphany while living in Manresa. One day on his way to a church about a mile from town, he took a break to admire nature. On this single occasion, he experienced a clarity that totally changed his understanding of everything.

Spiritual guide to Ignatius Loyola.

On his way to Montserrat Ignatius did not know which path to take. He allowed the donkey to decide, symbolizing the relinquishment of his own self-will.

One of Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual visions was a serpent-like creature that assisted him in forming his rules for discernment of spirits.

The contemporary maps embedded in Ignatius’ garment represents his close relationship with “Our Lady of Our Way.” It also represents the worldwide mission work of the Jesuits and the contemporary relevance of his story.

The tree of free choice–and responsibility– becomes clear when realizing the extent of God’s love for us.

Cincinnati artist Holly Schapker, a 1992 Xavier University art graduate, created a collection of paintings titled Adsum, Latin for “Here I am,” which depicts the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Some of the paintings from the collection are embodied in this keepsake.

American woman of Ignatius Loyola’s life, mission, and Spiritual Exercises.”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord, your God.

Holly Schapker

Isaiah 43:2-3a

“These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius. They incorporate all I know and all I feel about my life as a Catholic and an alumna of a Jesuit university. The process of creating this body of work based on Ignatius Loyola has taken me almost three years to complete and is derived from my interpretation as a contemporary

Scripture quotations are from BibleGateway.com Design by Debra Mooney

God decides the number of stars And gives them all their names.

Psalm 147:4

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope Jeremiah 29:11

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Love is patient and kind, Love is not jealous, conceited, proud or boastful; It is not arrogant, selfish, irritable or rude.

Love does not keep a record of wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth, Love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Love is eternal.

1-Corinthians 13:4

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.

There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting.

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking.

There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a

Lyrics by Mark Lowry from the song, Mary Did You Know?

I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.

The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1: 28

Go forth and set the world on fire.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Ignatian Daily Examen, XU Center for Mission and Identity

ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality Artist: Holly Schapker On display at the Center for Mission and Identity Xavier University

Black Madonna of Montserrat

Epiphany Outside Manresa

Unnamed Manresa Woman

Donkey

Serpent-like Creature

Ignatius Portrait

Fruit Tree/Tree of Life

Oil on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x60”

Oil on canvas 36"x36"

St. Ignatius of Loyola laid his sword at the foot of the statue of the Black Madonna of Montserrat - taking a leap of faith.

In early Christianity, the butterfly symbolized The Resurrection. Ignatius had a spiritual epiphany while living in Manresa. One day on his way to a church about a mile from town, he took a break to admire nature. On this single occasion, he experienced a clarity that totally changed his understanding of everything.

Spiritual guide to Ignatius Loyola.

On his way to Montserrat Ignatius did not know which path to take. He allowed the donkey to decide, symbolizing the relinquishment of his own self-will.

One of Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual visions was a serpent-like creature that assisted him in forming his rules for discernment of spirits.

The contemporary maps embedded in Ignatius’ garment represents his close relationship with “Our Lady of Our Way.” It also represents the worldwide mission work of the Jesuits and the contemporary relevance of his story.

The tree of free choice–and responsibility– becomes clear when realizing the extent of God’s love for us.

Cincinnati artist Holly Schapker, a 1992 Xavier University art graduate, created a collection of paintings titled Adsum, Latin for “Here I am,” which depicts the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Some of the paintings from the collection are embodied in this keepsake.

American woman of Ignatius Loyola’s life, mission, and Spiritual Exercises.”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord, your God.

Holly Schapker

Isaiah 43:2-3a

“These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius. They incorporate all I know and all I feel about my life as a Catholic and an alumna of a Jesuit university. The process of creating this body of work based on Ignatius Loyola has taken me almost three years to complete and is derived from my interpretation as a contemporary

Scripture quotations are from BibleGateway.com Design by Debra Mooney

God decides the number of stars And gives them all their names.

Psalm 147:4

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope Jeremiah 29:11

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Love is patient and kind, Love is not jealous, conceited, proud or boastful; It is not arrogant, selfish, irritable or rude.

Love does not keep a record of wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth, Love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Love is eternal.

1-Corinthians 13:4

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.

There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting.

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking.

There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a

Lyrics by Mark Lowry from the song, Mary Did You Know?

I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.

The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1: 28

Go forth and set the world on fire.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Ignatian Daily Examen, XU Center for Mission and Identity

ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality Artist: Holly Schapker On display at the Center for Mission and Identity Xavier University

Black Madonna of Montserrat

Epiphany Outside Manresa

Unnamed Manresa Woman

Donkey

Serpent-like Creature

Ignatius Portrait

Fruit Tree/Tree of Life

Oil on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x60”

Oil on canvas 36"x36"

St. Ignatius of Loyola laid his sword at the foot of the statue of the Black Madonna of Montserrat - taking a leap of faith.

In early Christianity, the butterfly symbolized The Resurrection. Ignatius had a spiritual epiphany while living in Manresa. One day on his way to a church about a mile from town, he took a break to admire nature. On this single occasion, he experienced a clarity that totally changed his understanding of everything.

Spiritual guide to Ignatius Loyola.

On his way to Montserrat Ignatius did not know which path to take. He allowed the donkey to decide, symbolizing the relinquishment of his own self-will.

One of Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual visions was a serpent-like creature that assisted him in forming his rules for discernment of spirits.

The contemporary maps embedded in Ignatius’ garment represents his close relationship with “Our Lady of Our Way.” It also represents the worldwide mission work of the Jesuits and the contemporary relevance of his story.

The tree of free choice–and responsibility– becomes clear when realizing the extent of God’s love for us.

Cincinnati artist Holly Schapker, a 1992 Xavier University art graduate, created a collection of paintings titled Adsum, Latin for “Here I am,” which depicts the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Some of the paintings from the collection are embodied in this keepsake.

American woman of Ignatius Loyola’s life, mission, and Spiritual Exercises.”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord, your God.

Holly Schapker

Isaiah 43:2-3a

“These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius. They incorporate all I know and all I feel about my life as a Catholic and an alumna of a Jesuit university. The process of creating this body of work based on Ignatius Loyola has taken me almost three years to complete and is derived from my interpretation as a contemporary

Scripture quotations are from BibleGateway.com Design by Debra Mooney

God decides the number of stars And gives them all their names.

Psalm 147:4

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope Jeremiah 29:11

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Love is patient and kind, Love is not jealous, conceited, proud or boastful; It is not arrogant, selfish, irritable or rude.

Love does not keep a record of wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth, Love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Love is eternal.

1-Corinthians 13:4

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.

There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting.

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking.

There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a

Lyrics by Mark Lowry from the song, Mary Did You Know?

I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.

The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1: 28

Go forth and set the world on fire.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Ignatian Daily Examen, XU Center for Mission and Identity

ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality Artist: Holly Schapker On display at the Center for Mission and Identity Xavier University

Black Madonna of Montserrat

Epiphany Outside Manresa

Unnamed Manresa Woman

Donkey

Serpent-like Creature

Ignatius Portrait

Fruit Tree/Tree of Life

Oil on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x60”

Oil on canvas 36"x36"

St. Ignatius of Loyola laid his sword at the foot of the statue of the Black Madonna of Montserrat - taking a leap of faith.

In early Christianity, the butterfly symbolized The Resurrection. Ignatius had a spiritual epiphany while living in Manresa. One day on his way to a church about a mile from town, he took a break to admire nature. On this single occasion, he experienced a clarity that totally changed his understanding of everything.

Spiritual guide to Ignatius Loyola.

On his way to Montserrat Ignatius did not know which path to take. He allowed the donkey to decide, symbolizing the relinquishment of his own self-will.

One of Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual visions was a serpent-like creature that assisted him in forming his rules for discernment of spirits.

The contemporary maps embedded in Ignatius’ garment represents his close relationship with “Our Lady of Our Way.” It also represents the worldwide mission work of the Jesuits and the contemporary relevance of his story.

The tree of free choice–and responsibility– becomes clear when realizing the extent of God’s love for us.

Cincinnati artist Holly Schapker, a 1992 Xavier University art graduate, created a collection of paintings titled Adsum, Latin for “Here I am,” which depicts the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Some of the paintings from the collection are embodied in this keepsake.

American woman of Ignatius Loyola’s life, mission, and Spiritual Exercises.”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord, your God.

Holly Schapker

Isaiah 43:2-3a

“These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius. They incorporate all I know and all I feel about my life as a Catholic and an alumna of a Jesuit university. The process of creating this body of work based on Ignatius Loyola has taken me almost three years to complete and is derived from my interpretation as a contemporary

Scripture quotations are from BibleGateway.com Design by Debra Mooney

God decides the number of stars And gives them all their names.

Psalm 147:4

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope Jeremiah 29:11

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Love is patient and kind, Love is not jealous, conceited, proud or boastful; It is not arrogant, selfish, irritable or rude.

Love does not keep a record of wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth, Love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Love is eternal.

1-Corinthians 13:4

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.

There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting.

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking.

There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a

Lyrics by Mark Lowry from the song, Mary Did You Know?

I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.

The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1: 28

Go forth and set the world on fire.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Ignatian Daily Examen, XU Center for Mission and Identity

ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality Artist: Holly Schapker On display at the Center for Mission and Identity Xavier University

Black Madonna of Montserrat

Epiphany Outside Manresa

Unnamed Manresa Woman

Donkey

Serpent-like Creature

Ignatius Portrait

Fruit Tree/Tree of Life

Oil on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x60”

Oil on canvas 36"x36"

St. Ignatius of Loyola laid his sword at the foot of the statue of the Black Madonna of Montserrat - taking a leap of faith.

In early Christianity, the butterfly symbolized The Resurrection. Ignatius had a spiritual epiphany while living in Manresa. One day on his way to a church about a mile from town, he took a break to admire nature. On this single occasion, he experienced a clarity that totally changed his understanding of everything.

Spiritual guide to Ignatius Loyola.

On his way to Montserrat Ignatius did not know which path to take. He allowed the donkey to decide, symbolizing the relinquishment of his own self-will.

One of Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual visions was a serpent-like creature that assisted him in forming his rules for discernment of spirits.

The contemporary maps embedded in Ignatius’ garment represents his close relationship with “Our Lady of Our Way.” It also represents the worldwide mission work of the Jesuits and the contemporary relevance of his story.

The tree of free choice–and responsibility– becomes clear when realizing the extent of God’s love for us.

Cincinnati artist Holly Schapker, a 1992 Xavier University art graduate, created a collection of paintings titled Adsum, Latin for “Here I am,” which depicts the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Some of the paintings from the collection are embodied in this keepsake.

American woman of Ignatius Loyola’s life, mission, and Spiritual Exercises.”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord, your God.

Holly Schapker

Isaiah 43:2-3a

“These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius. They incorporate all I know and all I feel about my life as a Catholic and an alumna of a Jesuit university. The process of creating this body of work based on Ignatius Loyola has taken me almost three years to complete and is derived from my interpretation as a contemporary

Scripture quotations are from BibleGateway.com Design by Debra Mooney

God decides the number of stars And gives them all their names.

Psalm 147:4

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope Jeremiah 29:11

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Love is patient and kind, Love is not jealous, conceited, proud or boastful; It is not arrogant, selfish, irritable or rude.

Love does not keep a record of wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth, Love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Love is eternal.

1-Corinthians 13:4

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.

There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting.

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking.

There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a

Lyrics by Mark Lowry from the song, Mary Did You Know?

I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.

The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1: 28

Go forth and set the world on fire.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Ignatian Daily Examen, XU Center for Mission and Identity

ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality Artist: Holly Schapker On display at the Center for Mission and Identity Xavier University

Black Madonna of Montserrat

Epiphany Outside Manresa

Unnamed Manresa Woman

Donkey

Serpent-like Creature

Ignatius Portrait

Fruit Tree/Tree of Life

Oil on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x 60”

Oil and maps on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 36”x 60”

Oil on canvas 24”x 48”

Oil and maps on canvas 40”x60”

Oil on canvas 36"x36"

St. Ignatius of Loyola laid his sword at the foot of the statue of the Black Madonna of Montserrat - taking a leap of faith.

In early Christianity, the butterfly symbolized The Resurrection. Ignatius had a spiritual epiphany while living in Manresa. One day on his way to a church about a mile from town, he took a break to admire nature. On this single occasion, he experienced a clarity that totally changed his understanding of everything.

Spiritual guide to Ignatius Loyola.

On his way to Montserrat Ignatius did not know which path to take. He allowed the donkey to decide, symbolizing the relinquishment of his own self-will.

One of Ignatius Loyola’s spiritual visions was a serpent-like creature that assisted him in forming his rules for discernment of spirits.

The contemporary maps embedded in Ignatius’ garment represents his close relationship with “Our Lady of Our Way.” It also represents the worldwide mission work of the Jesuits and the contemporary relevance of his story.

The tree of free choice–and responsibility– becomes clear when realizing the extent of God’s love for us.

Cincinnati artist Holly Schapker, a 1992 Xavier University art graduate, created a collection of paintings titled Adsum, Latin for “Here I am,” which depicts the life of St. Ignatius Loyola. Some of the paintings from the collection are embodied in this keepsake.

American woman of Ignatius Loyola’s life, mission, and Spiritual Exercises.”

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

For I am the Lord, your God.

Holly Schapker

Isaiah 43:2-3a

“These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius. They incorporate all I know and all I feel about my life as a Catholic and an alumna of a Jesuit university. The process of creating this body of work based on Ignatius Loyola has taken me almost three years to complete and is derived from my interpretation as a contemporary

Scripture quotations are from BibleGateway.com Design by Debra Mooney

God decides the number of stars And gives them all their names.

Psalm 147:4

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope Jeremiah 29:11

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Love is patient and kind, Love is not jealous, conceited, proud or boastful; It is not arrogant, selfish, irritable or rude.

Love does not keep a record of wrongs.

Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth, Love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.

Love is eternal.

1-Corinthians 13:4

Everything on earth has its own time and its own season.

There is a time for birth and death, planting and reaping, for killing and healing, destroying and building, for crying and laughing, weeping and dancing, for throwing stones and gathering stones, embracing and parting.

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving, for tearing and sewing, listening and speaking.

There is also a time for love and hate, for war and peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?

Did you know That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23a

Lyrics by Mark Lowry from the song, Mary Did You Know?

I ask for the light to know God and to know myself as God sees me.

The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1: 28

Go forth and set the world on fire.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Ignatian Daily Examen, XU Center for Mission and Identity