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. Ignatius of Loyola More Quotes by Ignatius of Loyola More Quotes From Ignatius of Loyola Stand firm and immovable as an anvil when it is beaten upon. Ignatius of Loyola stand-firm anvils firmness Sin is unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is only my deepest happiness. Ignatius of Loyola sin want Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you. Ignatius of Loyola all-smiles constant The enemy is like a woman, weak in face of opposition, but correspondingly strong when not opposed. In a quarrel with a man, it is natural for a woman to lose heart and run away when he faces up to her; on the other hand, if the man begins to be afraid and to give ground, her rage, vindictiveness and fury overflow and know no limit. Ignatius of Loyola strong heart running One of the most admirable effects of Holy Communion is to preserve the soul from sin, and to help those who fall through weakness to rise again. It is much more profitable, then, to approach this divine Sacrament with love, respect, and confidence, than to remain away through an excess of fear and scrupulosity. Ignatius of Loyola soul christian fall A person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others. Ignatius of Loyola helping littles ideas As for joy, as little as one can have of it in this life, experience shows that it is not the idle who possess it, but those who are zealous in the service of God. Ignatius of Loyola zealous littles joy If God causes you to suffer much it is a sign that He has great designs for you and that He certainly intends to make you a saint. And if you wish to become a great saint, entreat Him yourself to give you much opportunity for suffering; for there is no wood better to kindle the fire of holy love than the wood of the cross, which Christ used for His own great sacrifice of boundless charity. Ignatius of Loyola sacrifice inspiration faith SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one's life, without being influenced in one's decision by any inordinate affection. Ignatius of Loyola spiritual exercise order May the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help. Ignatius of Loyola eternal-love grace perfect Just as the commander of an army pitches his camp, studies the strength and defenses of a fortress, and then attacks it on its weakest side, in like manner, the enemy of our human nature studies from all sides our theological, cardinal, and moral virtues. Wherever he finds us weakest and most in need regarding our eternal salvation, he attacks and tries to take us by storm. Ignatius of Loyola army trying enemy Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. Ignatius of Loyola liberty understanding memories The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures. Ignatius of Loyola focus chance attention In the case of those who are making progress from good to better, the good angel touches the soul gently, lightly, sweetly, as a drop of water enters a sponge, while the evil spirit touches it sharply, with noise and disturbance, like a drop of water falling on a rock. Ignatius of Loyola rocks angel fall 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. Ignatius of Loyola cheerful humble heart To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime. Ignatius of Loyola rewards effort sin The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness Ignatius of Loyola servant-of-god illness half Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls. Ignatius of Loyola catching hell soul To withdraw from creatures and repose with Jesus in the Tabernacle is my delight; there I can hide myself and seek rest. There I find a life which I cannot describe, a joy which I cannot make others comprehend, a peace such as is found only under the hospitable roof of our best Friend. Ignatius of Loyola delight joy jesus Let your modesty be a sufficient incitement, yea, an exhortation to everyone to be at peace on their merely looking at you. Ignatius of Loyola modesty catholic purity
