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Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola (1491–1556) was a Spanish Basque priest and founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), influential in the Catholic Reformation. He authored the Spiritual Exercises and emphasized disciplined prayer coupled with active service.
Quotes: 2
Quotes by Ignatius of Loyola
Holding Prayer and Work in Creative Tension
Ignatius’s aphorism binds dependence and diligence into a single way of life. To pray “as though everything depended on God” rejects self-sufficiency; to work “as though everything depended on you” rejects passivity.
Created on: 9/1/2025
Act Promptly, for You Cannot Stop the Clock, nor Can You Recover Lost Time - Ignatius of Loyola
This quote emphasizes the importance of time as a finite and unrecoverable resource. Once time passes, it cannot be regained, making it crucial to act without delay.
Created on: 2/17/2025