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.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAIf our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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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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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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Among 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.
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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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He who has heard the Word of God can bear his silences.
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SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one’s life, without being influenced in one’s decision by any inordinate affection.
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The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures.
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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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Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.
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Stand firm and immovable as an anvil when it is beaten upon.
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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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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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He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
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Finding God in All Things.
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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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