SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one’s life, without being influenced in one’s decision by any inordinate affection.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAFor those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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We ought even to hold as a fixed principle that what I see white I believe to be black, if the superior authorities define it to be so.
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A person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others.
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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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Finding God in All Things.
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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
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Stand firm and immovable as an anvil when it is beaten upon.
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Whatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive…that is where God is.
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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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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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Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.
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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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May God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him!
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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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