Nothing not evil…
Nothing that is not in itself evil is to be put away because abuse of it is possible: to do so would shut the way to a great increase of God’s glory.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Never say or do anything until…
Never say or do anything until you have asked yourself whether it will be pleasing to God, good for yourself, and edifying to your neighbor.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Curb passions…
It is the part of a reasonable man not only to curb his passions to prevent them from coming to light either in word or deed, but also to rule them in such a way that everything is done by reason, nothing on impulse.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Finding God…
Finding God in all things
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
The fire to enkindle…
If you want to be of use to others, begin by taking pains with yourself: the fire that is to enkindle others should be lighted at home.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Created things…
All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully. As a result, we ought to appreciate and use these gifts of God insofar as they help us toward our goal of loving service and union with God. But insofar as any created things hinder our progress toward our goal, we ought to let them go.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
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