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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAFor those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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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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The glory of God is humankind fully alive.
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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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Finding God in All Things.
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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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The principal end both of my father and of myself in the conquest of India has been the propagation of the holy Catholic faith.
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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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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 safest and most suitable form of penance seems to be that which causes pain in the flesh but does not penetrate to the bones, that is, which causes suffering but not sickness.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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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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He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
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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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God gives each one of us sufficient grace ever to know His holy will, and to do it fully.
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