St. Ignatius of Loyola

Man was created to praise, honor, and serve God. We therefore no more prefer health to sickness, riches to poverty, honor to disdain, long life to short, but desire and choose only that which more surely conduces toward the end for which…

God’s love calls us to move beyond fear. — St. Ignatius of Loyola

When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. — St. Ignatius of Loyola

He who hath heard the Word of God can bear his silences. — St. Ignatius of Loyola

There is no one who during this mortal life can properly judge how far he is an obstacle and to what extent he resists the workings of God’s grace in his soul. – St. Ignatius of Loyola

In a time of desolation, never forsake the good resolutions you made in better times. – St. Ignatius of Loyola

Laugh and grow strong. —St. Ignatius of Loyola

When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. — St. Ignatius of Loyola

Teach us to give and not count the cost. — St. Ignatius of Loyola

Most people have no idea what God would make of them if they would only place themselves at his disposal. – St Ignatius of Loyola