I am God's wheat, and I shall be ground by the teeth of beasts, that I may become the pure bread of Christ. Ignatius of Antioch beastbreadchrist Change image and share on social
May nothing entice me till I happily make my way to Jesus Christ! Fire, cross, struggles with wild beasts, wrenching of bones, mangling of limbs - let them come to me, provided only I make my way to Jesus Christ. Ignatius of Antioch beastbonechrist share on social
I would rather die and come to Jesus Christ than be king over the entire earth. Him I seek who died for us; Him I love who rose again because of us. Ignatius of Antioch christdieearth Change image and share on social
I have no taste for corruptible food nor for the pleasures of this life. I desire the Bread of God, which is the Flesh of Jesus Christ, who was of the seed of David, and for drink I desire His Blood, which is love incorruptible. Ignatius of Antioch bloodbreadchrist share on social
Now I begin to be a disciple... Let fire and cross, flocks of beasts, broken bones, dismemberment... come upon me, so long as I attain to Jesus Christ. Ignatius of Antioch attainbeastbegin Change image and share on social
Let us therefore be of a reverent spirit, and fear the long-suffering of God, that it tend not to our condemnation. Ignatius of Antioch condemnationfeargod Change image and share on social
Only let it be in the name of Jesus Christ, that I may suffer together with Him! I endure everything because He Himself, Who is perfect man, empowers me. Ignatius of Antioch christempowerendure Change image and share on social
Pray to Christ for me that the animals will be the means of making me a sacrificial victim for God. Ignatius of Antioch animalchristgod Change image and share on social
Let no rank puff up anyone; for faith and love are paramount - the greatest blessings in the world. Ignatius of Antioch blessingfaithgreat Change image and share on social
I prefer death in Christ Jesus to power over the farthest limits of the earth. He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest. He who rose for our sakes is my one desire. Ignatius of Antioch christdeathdesire Change image and share on social