The Art and Architecture of St. Ignatius Church describes the St. Ignatius of Loyola statue and key dates in his life as follows: "The statue of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, located above the main entrance to the church, is made of Indiana limestone. In his hands Ignatius holds his famous book, The Spiritual Exercises, on which is inscribed the motto of the Society of Jesus, 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam' ('for the Greater Glory of God'). Life History of Saint Ignatius of Loyola: