What seems to me white, I will believe black if the hierarchical Church so defines.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAIt is not the finest wood that feeds the fire of Divine love, but the wood of the Cross.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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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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He who is devout to the Virgin Mother will certainly never be lost.
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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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It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.
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He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
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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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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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The acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.
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God our Lord would have us look to the Giver and love Him more than His gift, keeping Him always before our eyes, in our hearts, and in our thoughts.
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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 not the finest wood that feeds the fire of Divine love, but the wood of the Cross.
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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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Spiritual infirmities such as tepidity are caused, not only by chills but also by fevers, that is, by excessive zeal.
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