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“A religious ought to dread more being afraid of poverty than experiencing it.”

Quote by Ignatius of Loyola

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Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius of Loyola, born on October 23, 1491, and died on July 31, 1556, was a renowned hermit and the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. After a career as a soldier, he experienced a profound spiritual conversion following a battle injury. He founded the Jesuits, an order dedicated to educating well-rounded priests, and established a rigorous rule of life for the order. Ignatius's spiritual exercises have had a lasting impact on the lives of many, and he is revered as a saint and patron of the Catholic Church. more

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Source: The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri

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Source: The Maxims and Sayings of St Philip Neri

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