St. Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius of Loyola originally named Íñigo, embarked on a military career at the age of 17, earning a reputation as a "fancy dresser, expert dancer and womanizer." However, his life took a dramatic turn when a cannonball shattered his right leg during battle, leaving him with a permanent limp. During his convalescence, after reading about the lives of Christ and the saints he was inspired to devote himself to God and follow the example of Francis of Assisi. Ignatius of Loyola would later establish the Catholic order of Jesuits with the mission to educate. He summarized our relationship with God when he stated: "God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve Him in this life and be happy with Him forever...Go forth and set the world on fire...Act as if everything depended on you; trust as if everything depended on God."

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True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola

Quotes

There is no doubt that God will never be wanting to us, provided that he finds in us the humility which makes us worthy of his gifts, the desire of passing them, and the prompitude to co-operate industriously with the graces he gives us.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola

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God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve him in this life and be happy with him forever.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola

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If God sends you many sufferings it is a sign that He has great plans for you, and certainly wants to make you a saint.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola

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God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve him in this life and be happy with him forever. God’s purpose in creating us is to draw forth from us a response of love and service here on earth, so that we may attain our goal of everlasting happiness with him in heaven.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola