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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLALove ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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A religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.
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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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We ought even to hold as a fixed principle that what I see white I believe to be black, if the superior authorities define it to be so.
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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.
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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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Laugh and grow strong.
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The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness.
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We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.
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Few souls understand what God would effect in them if they should give themselves entirely into his hands and allow his grace to act.
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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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One must wage war against his predominant passion and not retreat until, with God’s help, he has been victorious.
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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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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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God will not be outdone in generosity.
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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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