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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLALaugh and grow strong.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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As for joy, as little as one can have of it in this life, experience shows that it is not the idle who possess it, but those who are zealous in the service of God.
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God will not be outdone in generosity.
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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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True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor.
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God inclines to shower His graces upon us, but our perverted will is a barrier to His 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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Laugh and grow strong.
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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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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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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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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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Spiritual infirmities such as tepidity are caused, not only by chills but also by fevers, that is, by excessive zeal.
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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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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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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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