To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime. Saint Ignatius effortlaborlifetime Change image and share on social
Try to keep your soul always in peace and quiet, always ready for whatever our Lord may wish to work in you. It is certainly a higher virtue of the soul, and a greater grace, to be able to enjoy the Lord in different times and different places than in only one. Saint Ignatius enjoygracegreat share on social
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. Saint Ignatius bodycreatordispose Change image and share on social
Be slow to speak, and only after having first listened quietly, so that you may understand the meaning, leanings, and wishes of those who do speak. Thus you will better know when to speak and when to be silent. Saint Ignatius leaninglistenmean share on social
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. Saint Ignatius daydispensefind share on social
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 advancegodheart share on social
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. Saint Ignatius bodilyexercisegod Change image and share on social
The safest and most suitable form of penance seems to be that which causes pain in the flesh but does not penetrate to the bones, that is, which causes suffering but not sickness. Saint Ignatius bonefleshform Change image and share on social
Spiritual infirmities such as tepidity are caused, not only by chills but also by fevers, that is, by excessive zeal. Saint Ignatius causechillexcessive Change image and share on social
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 dearlydeatheternal Change image and share on social