One must wage war against his predominant passion and not retreat until, with God’s help, he has been victorious.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLALove ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.
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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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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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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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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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A religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.
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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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To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
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Finding God in All Things.
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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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God gives each one of us sufficient grace ever to know His holy will, and to do it fully.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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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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Discouragement is not from God.
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