What St. Francis and St. Dominic have done, that, by God's grace, I will do.
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Above all, remember that God looks for solid virtues in us, such as patience, humility, obedience, abnegation of your own will - that is, the good will to serve Him and our neighbor in Him. His providence allows us other devotions only insofar as He sees that they are useful to us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of virtues like patience and humility in serving God and others.
Saint Ignatius highlights that true devotion to God is reflected in one's character through solid virtues such as patience, humility, and obedience. He suggests that God's divine providence rewards us with opportunities for devotion only if they serve our growth and the well-being of others, underscoring the interconnectedness of serving God and serving our neighbors.
Themes
VirtuesServiceObedienceHumilityPatienceDevotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, you could reference this quote to inspire volunteers.
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