I wish not merely to be called Christian, but also to be Christian.
IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
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Be obedient to the bishop and to one another, as Jesus Christ was in the flesh to the Father, and the apostles to Christ and to the Father and to the Spirit, so that there may be unity in flesh and in spirit.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Where the bishop is present, there is the Catholic Church.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Do everything as if He were dwelling in us. Thus we shall be His temples and He will be within us as our God – as He actually is.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch I would rather die for Christ than rule the whole earth.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch It is not that I want merely to be called a Christian, but actually to be one. Yes, if I prove to be one, then I can have the name.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Pray without ceasing on behalf of other men, For cannot he that falls rise again?
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Therefore run together as into one temple of God, as to one altar, as to one Jesus Christ, who came forth from one Father, and is with and has gone to one.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Let not then any one deceive you, as indeed you are not deceived, inasmuch as you are wholly devoted to God.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Be careful, therefore, to take part only in the one Eucharist; for there is only one Flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ and one cup to unite us with His Blood.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Our task is not one of producing persuasive propaganda; Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch For Faith is the beginning and the end is love, and God is the two of them brought into unity. After these comes whatever else makes up a Christian gentleman.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch I would rather die and come to Jesus Christ than be king over the entire earth. Him I seek who died for us; Him I love who rose again because of us.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch My dear Jesus, my Savior, is so deeply written in my heart, that I feel confident, that if my heart were to be cut open and chopped to pieces, the name of Jesus would be found written on every piece.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch I no longer take pleasure in perishable food or in the delights of this world. I want only God’s bread, which is the Flesh of Jesus Christ, formed of the seed of David, and for drink I crave His Blood which is love that cannot perish.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Only let it be in the name of Jesus Christ, that I may suffer together with Him! I endure everything because He Himself, Who is perfect man, empowers me.
Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius of Antioch Let us therefore be of a reverent spirit, and fear the long-suffering of God, that it tend not to our condemnation.
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