He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAMay the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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The safest and most suitable form of penance seems to be that which causes pain in the flesh but does not penetrate to the bones, that is, which causes suffering but not sickness.
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To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
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Laugh and grow strong.
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If God causes you to suffer much, it is a sign that He certainly intends to make you a saint.
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Discouragement is not from God.
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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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For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.
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It 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.
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So with that will prompt and prepared to serve all those whom I perceive to be servants of my Lord, I will speak of three things with simplicity and love as if I were speaking to my own soul.
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The glory of God is humankind fully alive.
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Remember that the good angels do what they can to preserve men from sin and obtain God’s honor. But they do not lose courage when men fail.
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One must wage war against his predominant passion and not retreat until, with God’s help, he has been victorious.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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May it please Christ our Lord to grant us true humility and abnegation of will and judgment, so that we may deserve to begin to be His disciples.
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