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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAIf 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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAWe 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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAMay God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him!
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAAmong 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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAIf, 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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAWe should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLALet us work as if success depended upon ourselves alone, but with heartfelt conviction that we are doing nothing, and God everything.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAPray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAOne must wage war against his predominant passion and not retreat until, with God’s help, he has been victorious.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAFor those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAThe acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAHe who is not getting better is getting worse.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAWe should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLADearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLABe generous to the poor orphans and those in need. The man to whom our Lord has been liberal ought not to be stingy. We shall one day find in Heaven as much rest and joy as we ourselves have dispensed in this life.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLARemember 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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