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It is certain that, because the negligent do not struggle against self, they never achieve peace of soul or do so tardily, and never possess any virtue in its fullness, while the energetic and industrious make notable advances on both fronts.

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We should love the body insofar as it is obedient and helpful to the soul, since the soul, with the body's help and service, is better disposed for the service and praise of our Creator and Lord.

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He who aims at making an entire and perfect oblation of himself, in addition to his will, must offer his understanding, which is a further and the highest degree of obedience.

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We esteem, honor, and love the apostles more than the other saints, because they served God more faithfully and because they loved Him more perfectly.

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We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.

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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.

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The principal end both of my father and of myself in the conquest of India... has been the propagation of the holy Catholic faith.

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Up to his twenty-sixth year, the heart of Ignatius was enthralled by the vanities of the world. His special delight was in the military life, and he seemed led by a strong and empty desire of gaining for himself a great name.

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When Ignatius understood that God did not wish him to remain at Jerusalem, he began to consider what he should do. The plan he approved and adopted was to enter upon a course of study in order to be better fitted to save souls.

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

~Saint Ignatius

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Biography

Nationality: Spanish

Type: Saint

Born: December 23rd, 1491

Died: July 31st, 1556

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