As for joy, as little as one can have of it in this life, experience shows that it is not the idle who possess it, but those who are zealous in the service of God.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAConcerning 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.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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.
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God will not be outdone in generosity.
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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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It is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.
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Sin is unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is only my deepest happiness.
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To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime.
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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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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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If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.
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Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will.
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He who is not getting better is getting worse.
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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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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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