Magis

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Image:JHS-IHS-Monogram-Name-Jesus.svg History of the Jesuits Regimini militantis Suppresion Jesuit Hierarchy Superior General Peter Hans Kolvenbach Ignatian Spirituality Spiritual Exercises Ad maiorem Dei gloriam Magis Discernment Famous Jesuits St. Ignatius of Loyola St. Francis Xavier Blessed Peter Faber St. Aloysius Gonzaga St. Robert Bellarmine St. Peter Canisius St. Edmund Campion Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Magis (pronounced "màh-gis") is a Jesuit phrase that means "the more". It is taken from Ad majorem Dei gloriam, a Latin phrase meaning "for the greater glory of God". Magis refers to the philosophy of doing more, for Christ, and therefore for others. It is an expression of an aspiration and inspiration. It relates to forming the ideal society centered around Jesus Christ.

The roots of the phrase are ascribed to St. Ignatius' exercise of doing more for God. He would encourage people around him during his time by asking: "What have I done for God? What am I doing for God? and What MORE can I do for God?"

Magis also refers to a service organization at Loyola Marymount Uniersity. Founded in 2003 by two Loyola Marymount Freshman, Brian Geremia and Patrick Furlong, Magis now comprises of around 30 members of the LMU community annually, the members of Magis strive to perform community service with an emphasis on education to the greater Los Angeles community. Magis is guided by thee pillars: Service, Diversity, and Spirituality. More information about the organization and its mission can be found at their website. [1]es:Magis