It is not the finest wood that feeds the fire of Divine love, but the wood of the Cross.
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.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
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The principal end both of my father and of myself in the conquest of India has been the propagation of the holy Catholic faith.
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A person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others.
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Concerning 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.
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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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Laugh and grow strong.
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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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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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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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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.
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God inclines to shower His graces upon us, but our perverted will is a barrier to His generosity.
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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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The glory of God is humankind fully alive.
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He who is devout to the Virgin Mother will certainly never be lost.
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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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