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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAA person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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No idle word should be uttered. I understand a word to be idle when it serves no good purpose, either for myself or for another, and was not intended to do so.
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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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For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Remember that bodily exercise, when it is well ordered, as I have said, is also prayer by means of which you can please God our Lord.
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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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He who is devout to the Virgin Mother will certainly never be lost.
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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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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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Discouragement is not from God.
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Let 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.
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He who is not getting better is getting worse.
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Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will.
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The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness.
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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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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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