St. Ignatius Loyola Quotes

A collection of quotes by St. Ignatius Loyola.

St. Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556) was the founder of the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits. Born in Spain, Ignatius initially pursued a military career until he was wounded in battle. During his recovery, he experienced a profound spiritual transformation that led him to devote his life to Christ and the Church. Ignatius developed a unique spiritual method called the Spiritual Exercises, emphasizing self-reflection, discernment, and contemplation. He dedicated his efforts to religious education, missionary work, and combating heresy. St. Ignatius Loyola's legacy includes the establishment of numerous Jesuit schools and institutions worldwide. He was canonized as a saint in 1622.

Teach us to give and not count the cost.

Teach us to give and not count the cost.

St. Ignatius Loyola


The enemy is like a woman, weak in face of opposition, but c

The enemy is like a woman, weak in face of opposition, but correspondingly strong when not opposed. In a quarrel with a man, it is natural for a woman to lose heart and run away when he faces up to her; on the other hand, if the man begins to be afraid and to give ground, her rage, vindictiveness and fury overflow and know no limit.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Fighting Fight

Let me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me

Let me look at the foulness and ugliness of my body. Let me see myself as an ulcerous sore running with every horrible and disgusting poison.

St. Ignatius Loyola

Man Mankind