The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAIt is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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We should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
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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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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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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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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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Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.
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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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Be generous to the poor orphans and those in need. The man to whom our Lord has been liberal ought not to be stingy. We shall one day find in Heaven as much rest and joy as we ourselves have dispensed in this life.
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God will not be outdone in generosity.
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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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What seems to me white, I will believe black if the hierarchical Church so defines.
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Let your modesty be a sufficient incitement, yea, an exhortation to everyone to be at peace on their merely looking at you.
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Stand firm and immovable as an anvil when it is beaten upon.
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To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
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Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will.
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