Saint Ignatius Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)
Saint Ignatius quotes and sayings page 4 (saint). Here's quote # 31 through 40 out of the 51 we have.
“We should not have a petty regard for God's gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections.”
“Up to his twenty-sixth year, the heart of Ignatius was enthralled by the vanities of the world. His special delight was in the military life, and he seemed led by a strong and empty desire of gaining for himself a great name.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We should love the body insofar as it is obedient and helpful to the soul, since the soul, with the body's help and service, is better disposed for the service and praise of our Creator and Lord.”
“To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime.”
“It is not the soul alone that should be healthy; if the mind is healthy in a healthy body, all will be healthy and much better prepared to give God greater service.”
“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.”
“Man was created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord and in this way to save his soul. The other things on Earth were created for man's use, to help him reach the end for which he was created.”
“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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