121 Quotes by Ignatius of Loyola

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.

Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

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.

It is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.

True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor.

May God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him!