A religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAA religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.
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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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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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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Whatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive…that is where God is.
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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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Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to 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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Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.
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Be generous to the poor orphans and those in need. The man to whom our Lord has been liberal ought not to be stingy. We shall one day find in Heaven as much rest and joy as we ourselves have dispensed in this life.
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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.
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Remember that bodily exercise, when it is well ordered, as I have said, is also prayer by means of which you can please God our Lord.
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He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
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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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We should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.
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God gives each one of us sufficient grace ever to know His holy will, and to do it fully.
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