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.
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 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 LOYOLADo not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAIt 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 LOYOLAIt is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLATruth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAThe servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAMay God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him!
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAStand firm and immovable as an anvil when it is beaten upon.
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 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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAWhatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive…that is where God is.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAMay the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help.
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 LOYOLAAs 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 LOYOLADearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.
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