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 LOYOLALet me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me see myself as an ulcerous sore running with every horrible and disgusting poison.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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Remember that the good angels do what they can to preserve men from sin and obtain God’s honor. But they do not lose courage when men fail.
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A religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.
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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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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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Laugh and grow strong.
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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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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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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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He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
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Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.
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They who load us with insults and ignominies give us the means of acquiring treasures more precious than any that man can gain in this life.
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It is not the finest wood that feeds the fire of Divine love, but the wood of the Cross.
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You have given it all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and grace. That is enough for me.
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To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
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