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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLALove ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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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.
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May it please Christ our Lord to grant us true humility and abnegation of will and judgment, so that we may deserve to begin to be His disciples.
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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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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one’s life, without being influenced in one’s decision by any inordinate affection.
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What seems to me white, I will believe black if the hierarchical Church so defines.
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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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It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.
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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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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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He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
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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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Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.
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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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