God our Lord would have us look to the Giver and love Him more than His gift, keeping Him always before our eyes, in our hearts, and in our thoughts.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLADearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.
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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A person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others.
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To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
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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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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.
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God will not be outdone in generosity.
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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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He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
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True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor.
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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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To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime.
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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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Few souls understand what God would effect in them if they should give themselves entirely into his hands and allow his grace to act.
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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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