He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAWe should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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Sin is unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is only my deepest happiness.
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It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.
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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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To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime.
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We must put aside all judgment of our own, and keep the mind ever ready and prompt to obey in all things the true Spouse of Christ our Lord, our holy Mother, the hierarchical Church.
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He who is not getting better is getting worse.
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Discouragement is not from God.
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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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Love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.
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Stand firm and immovable as an anvil when it is beaten upon.
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If, one day, I should offend God in any way, or grow remiss, though ever so little, in that which concerns His holy service and glory, I solemnly implore Him, rather let me die.
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It is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.
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The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness.
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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.
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The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures.
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