We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAWe should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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We must put aside all judgment of our own, and keep the mind ever ready and prompt to obey in all things the true Spouse of Christ our Lord, our holy Mother, the hierarchical Church.
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Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness.
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Let your modesty be a sufficient incitement, yea, an exhortation to everyone to be at peace on their merely looking at you.
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If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.
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So with that will prompt and prepared to serve all those whom I perceive to be servants of my Lord, I will speak of three things with simplicity and love as if I were speaking to my own soul.
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The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures.
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Be generous to the poor orphans and those in need. The man to whom our Lord has been liberal ought not to be stingy. We shall one day find in Heaven as much rest and joy as we ourselves have dispensed in this life.
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For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Concerning the harsh treatment of the body for our Lord’s sake, I would say, avoid anything that would cause the shedding even of a drop of blood.
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If one fears men much he will never do anything great for God: all that one does for God arouses persecution.
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He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
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He who has heard the Word of God can bear his silences.
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If, one day, I should offend God in any way, or grow remiss, though ever so little, in that which concerns His holy service and glory, I solemnly implore Him, rather let me die.
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