The wellbeing of the head resounds throughout the whole body, and as are the Superiors, so, in turn, will their subjects be. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
I can love a person in this life only insofar as he tries to advance in the praise and service of God our Lord; for the man who loves anything for itself and not for the sake of God, does not love God with his whole heart. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
We should not have a petty regard for God’s gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
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. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
Experience proves that in this life peace and satisfaction are had, not by the listless but by those who are fervent in God’s service. And rightly so. For in their effort to overcome themselves and to rid themselves of self-love, they rid themselves of the roots of all passion and unrest. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
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. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
May the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
It is a great delusion in those whose understanding has been darkened by self-love, to think that there is any obedience in the subject who tries to draw the superior to what he wishes. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
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. Saint Ignatius Read Quote
