All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully.
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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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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Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.
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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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Whatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive…that is where God is.
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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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A religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.
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True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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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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Discouragement is not from God.
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We 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.
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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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Let me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me see myself as an ulcerous sore running with every horrible and disgusting poison.
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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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Dearest 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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