Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, SJwas a Spanish knight from a local Basque noble family, hermit, priest since 1537, and theologian, who founded the Society of Jesusand, on 19 April 1541, became its first Superior General. Ignatius emerged as a religious leader during the Counter-Reformation. Loyola's devotion to the Catholic Church was characterized by absolute obedience to the Pope...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth24 December 1491
CountrySpain
all-smiles constant
Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.
perfect grace eternal-love
May the perfect grace and eternal love of Christ our Lord be our never-failing protection and help.
simplicity soul three
So with that will prompt and prepared to serve all those whom I perceive to be servants of my Lord, I will speak of three things with simplicity and love as if I were speaking to my own soul.
faith inspiration sacrifice
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.
catholic modesty purity
Let your modesty be a sufficient incitement, yea, an exhortation to everyone to be at peace on their merely looking at you.
angel men honor
Remember that the good angels do what they can to preserve men from sin and obtain God's honor. But they do not lose courage when men fail.
lord hope-and-faith eternal-life
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.
giving cost lord
Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.
effort rewards sin
To have prevented one single sin is reward enough for the labors and efforts of a whole lifetime.
humble heart cheerful
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.
giving grace holy
God gives each one of us sufficient grace ever to know His holy will, and to do it fully.
true-love honor suffering
True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor.
jesus joy delight
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.
servant-of-god half illness
The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness