Includes bibliographical references (p. [381]-448) and index.

1. Foundations before the Founding. Ignatius and the First Companions. The Spiritual Exercises -- 2. Taking Shape for Ministry. The Basic Framework. The Campaign for Self-Understanding. Pastoral Ideals and Practice. Programs of Ministry -- 3. Ministries of the Word of God. Preaching. Sacred Lectures. Conversation and Publication. Teaching Christianity. Missions to the Countryside. The Exercises in Practice -- 4. Sacraments, Worship, Prayer. Confession and Casuistry. Holy Communion and the Eucharist. Holy Orders. Music and Worship. Prayer -- 5. Works of Mercy. Peacemaking. Hospitals and Prisons. Ministry to the Dying. Ministry to Prostitutes. Orphans and Daughters of Prostitutes. Jews and New Christians. Confraternities and the Marian Congregations -- 6. The Schools. Toward Messina and Beyond. The Faith in Education. Transcending the Modus Parisiensis. Jesuit Education. Failures, Frustrations, and Crisis. Training the Clergy. The Impact of the Schools -- 7. Religions and Theological Culture. Scholasticism. Renaissance Humanism. Catholic Piety. Lutheranism and the Empire -- 8. The Jesuits and the Church at Large. Bishops and Theologians. The Papacy and the Popes. Inquisitions and the Banning of Books. Reform and the Council of Trent -- 9. Prescriptions for the Future. Constitutions, Rules, and Traditions. The Vows and Grades of Membership. The Houses of the Society.