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.
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What St. Francis and St. Dominic have done, that, by God's grace, I will do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker aims to emulate the virtues and deeds of St. Francis and St. Dominic through divine assistance.
In this quote, Saint Ignatius expresses a deep desire and commitment to follow the examples set by St. Francis and St. Dominic, two revered figures in Christianity, known for their dedication to faith and service. He acknowledges that this aspiration is not solely through his own strength but is made possible by God's grace, highlighting the importance of divine support in achieving one's spiritual goals and moral actions.
Themes
FaithGraceInspirationServiceEmulation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about charitable work, one might say, 'What St. Francis and St. Dominic have done, that, by God's grace, I will do.'
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It is proper to ask for sorrow with Christ in sorrow, anguish with Christ in anguish, tears and deep grief because of the great affliction Christ endures for me.
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Be slow to speak, and only after having first listened quietly, so that you may understand the meaning, leanings, and wishes of those who do speak. Thus you will better know when to speak and when to be silent.
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It is a great delusion in those whose understanding has been darkened by self-love, to think that there is any obedience in the subject who tries to draw the superior to what he wishes.
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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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