Myths & mysteries
Ignatius of Loyola deeply regretted his extreme fasting
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Even fiercely dedicated founders of global orders occasionally realize they pushed the envelope entirely too far. After spending his early conversion severely starving himself and completely neglecting his basic health to achieve absolute purity, he permanently wrecked his digestion. He spent his later years warning his followers not to aggressively destroy their stomachs in the pursuit of absolute holiness.
This article describes beliefs and cultural traditions, which are not necessarily scientifically established facts.
One discovery leads to another.
Keep exploring facts in this topic.
Myths & mysteries →
