Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Loyola, 1522.
Chapter 2: What significant vow does Young Iñigo make in 1522?
Young Iñigo vows to hold the Virgin Mary as the only woman in his life, then leaves his life of soldiering and parties behind, determined to become a great saint. But sanctity isn't something he can seize at sword point, no matter how hard he tries.
The Saints, Adventures of Faith and Courage. Ignatius of Loyola, Episode 2, The Muslim, the Priest, and the Baker.
Chapter 3: How does Iñigo's life change after leaving soldiering behind?
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Father Ignatius! Father General! I have an appointment.
November's in Rome. Dreary. Father General isn't seeing anyone today. He's been vomiting all morning. The cold has gotten to him. The cold will get to me too if I stay out here. Please let me in.
Chapter 4: What challenges does Iñigo face in his pursuit of sanctity?
Fine. Thank you, Doctor. You may dry off and warm up, then go. I have other patients and will return shortly. No speaking to the Father General. He needs to rest. Would some company do him good? No. He must rest and stay as warm as possible. He needs to beat this cold. If he gets up, no cold water. No cooling him down. Understood? Understood. Good boy. Novices these days.
Now this is these days.
Doctor. Father Ignatius, you're up. Where's the doctor? I'm burning up. I need some water.
He left me in your... He left you in my care. Oh, so I'm dying then. Ah, well, here. Here is some cold water to, um, to clear up your throat and to cool you down. Thank you. Oh, that does help. The doctor also said some company would do you good. So why don't you sit here in your armchair? Did he know? Doctor's orders, Father. Please.
Thank you. You know, I always follow doctor's orders.
Yes, I know. Well, what shall we do? Now that you're in my care, we have some time.
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Chapter 5: What events lead to Iñigo's determination to become a knight of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Perhaps we could... Oh, perhaps we could finish your story.
And that will help me feel better? I think it might.
All right, son. Where was I? You had just resolved that there would be no woman in your life except then the Blessed Virgin.
Chapter 6: How does Iñigo's illness affect his spiritual journey?
Ah, yes. Oh, Maria, yes. Inigo was very enamored with chivalry and knighthood, but he had a new focus, the Blessed Mother. He wanted to be her knight. After a long recovery, his leg healed. He set out on his donkey, ready to do anything she wished.
Oh, Maria, I will do anything for you. I want to spend my life in your service. I know. I shall become your knight and defend your honor. That is what I'll do. Don't you think so, Beast? Shouldn't I become Mary's knight? There you have it.
I say! I say! Who are you speaking to? Are you a madman? Talking to a donkey? What business is it of yours? Curiosity. You are the first Spaniard I've met, and you are a madman engaging in some kind of discourse with a beast. No one will believe me.
Well, if you must know, I am not mad. I am... Well, I was a military man, but I'm starting a new life. I will begin by visiting the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Benedictine Abbey of Montserrat. The Blessed Virgin herself is the one with whom I was speaking.
Do you know what I find amusing about you Christians? Are you not a Christian? Certainly not. I am from North Africa. We are Muslim there. And Christians are amusing, not only for the fact that you, a man, are speaking publicly with a woman, not to mention a woman that lived over a thousand years ago.
But the fact that your Catholic dogma says that this particular woman remained a virgin even after giving birth. Preposterous. How dare you insult the mother of God? It would take all of Ramadan to ponder all of your preposterous presuppositions.
Good day. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the purest, most beautiful ever virgin, totally devoted to God. Sir, coward, face me like a man. Of all the blasphemous... If I'm Mary's knight, why, I should slay the infidel. Don't you think so, beast? You're right. I am a pilgrim now, not a soldier. But I am professing to be Mary's knight.
A knight engages in mortal combat, yet Christ the Lord, when struck, striketh not, as the Holy Scripture says. I... I... Huh. What do you think, beast? Shall I gut the knave? Look ahead. There is a split in the road. The knave has taken the road to the left. I will let go of the reins. If you think I should disembowel the blasphemous Moor, follow him.
If not, if you think I should continue to Montserrat, take the road to the right. Are you ready? That's the spirit. Here we are at the split in the road. Hold on. Stop there, Father.
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