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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAThe acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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Among the many signs of a lively faith and hope we have in eternal life, one of the surest is not being overly sad at the death of those whom we dearly love in our Lord.
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SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one’s life, without being influenced in one’s decision by any inordinate affection.
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He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
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May God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him!
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Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.
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If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.
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Laugh and grow strong.
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To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime.
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What seems to me white, I will believe black if the hierarchical Church so defines.
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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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If anyone asks you for something that you believe would be injurious to him, refuse, but in such a manner as not to lose his good-will.
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Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.
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A person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others.
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He who has heard the Word of God can bear his silences.
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It is proper to ask for sorrow with Christ in sorrow, anguish with Christ in anguish, tears and deep grief because of the great affliction Christ endures for me.
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