Ignatius of Loyola
Today is the feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Not originally terribly religious, he became a fervent Catholic after reading books on the life of Jesus and the lives of the saints while ill. He began to realize that he was only happy when reflecting on the lives of the saints and how to emulate that in his own life, so he resolved to live like them.
More on Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits:
Catholic Forum
Catholic.org
EWTN
A good prayer of Ignatius':
Receive, O Lord, all my freedom; take my whole memory, intellect, and will. Whatever I have or possess, Thou hast given to me; I return it all to Thee and hand it over to Thy will for guidance; give me love of Thee alone, together with Thy grace, and I am rich enough, and nothing further do I seek. Amen.
Hat Tip on Prayer: Dappled Things