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.
Ignatius of LoyolaIn the case of those who are making progress from good to better, the good angel touches the soul gently, lightly, sweetly, as a drop of water enters a sponge, while the evil spirit touches it sharply, with noise and disturbance, like a drop of water falling on a rock.
Ignatius of LoyolaFor those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.
Ignatius of LoyolaWhatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive...that is where God is.
Ignatius of LoyolaSin is unwillingness to trust that what God wants for me is only my deepest happiness.
Ignatius of LoyolaGod 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.
Ignatius of Loyola