"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."
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Quotes by Saint Ignatius
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, born in 1491 in the Basque region of Spain, was a soldier turned saint whose profound spiritual journey led to the foundation of the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, in 1534. After a life-altering injury during battle, he devoted himself to Christ, fostering a spirituality focused on discernment and service. His influential writings, especially the "Spiritual Exercises," continue to inspire countless individuals seeking a deeper connection to their faith, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in the Catholic Reformation.
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"Try to keep your soul always in peace and quiet, always ready for whatever our Lord may wish to work in you. It is certainly a higher virtue of the soul, and a greater grace, to be able to enjoy the Lord in different times and different places than in only one."
Saint Ignatius
"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."
Saint Ignatius