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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAOne must wage war against his predominant passion and not retreat until, with God’s help, he has been victorious.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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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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He who is not getting better is getting worse.
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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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Finding God in All Things.
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He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
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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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If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.
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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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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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We should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
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Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.
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