We should not have a petty regard for God's gifts, though we may and should despise our own imperfections. Saint Ignatius despisegiftgod Change image and share on social
In the matter of learning, the difference between the earnest and the careless student stands out clearly. The same holds true in the mastering of passion and the weaknesses to which our nature is subject, as in the acquiring of virtue. Saint Ignatius acquirecarelessdifference share on social
Above all, remember that God looks for solid virtues in us, such as patience, humility, obedience, abnegation of your own will - that is, the good will to serve Him and our neighbor in Him. His providence allows us other devotions only insofar as He sees that they are useful to us. Saint Ignatius abnegationdevotiongod share on social
May God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him! Saint Ignatius godharmlord Change image and share on social
For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Saint Ignatius christdifficultjesus Change image and share on social
The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures. Saint Ignatius attentionchancecompletely Change image and share on social
If God has given you the world's goods in abundance, it is to help you gain those of Heaven and to be a good example of sound teaching to your sons, servants, and relatives. Saint Ignatius abundancegaingod Change image and share on social
Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others. Saint Ignatius beholdbewailcontemplate Change image and share on social
True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor. Saint Ignatius deservehonorlove Change image and share on social
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 darkendelusiondraw Change image and share on social