We should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAAmong 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.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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If God causes you to suffer much, it is a sign that He certainly intends to make you a saint.
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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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The acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.
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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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Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.
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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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Teach us, Good Lord, to give and not count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for any reward save that of knowing that we do thy will.
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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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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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Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.
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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 goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
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One must wage war against his predominant passion and not retreat until, with God’s help, he has been victorious.
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