Our task is not one of producing persuasive propaganda; Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world. — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
It is not that I want merely to be called a Christian, but actually to be one. Yes, if I prove to… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
There is one Physician, of flesh and of spirit, originate and unoriginate, God in man, true Life in death, son of Mary… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
Let us therefore be of a reverent spirit, and fear the long-suffering of God, that it tend not to our condemnation. — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
They that are of the flesh cannot do the works of the Spirit, neither can they that are spiritual do the works… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
We recognize a tree by its fruit, and we ought to be able to recognize a Christian by his action. The fruit… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
Let no man's place, or dignity, or riches, puff him up; and let no man's low condition or poverty abase him. For… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
Wherever the bishop shall appear, let the multitude of also be, just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the catholic [i.e.,… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
Take care, then, to be firmly grounded in the teachings of the Lord and his apostles so that you may prosper in… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
May nothing entice me till I happily make my way to Jesus Christ! Fire, cross, struggles with wild beasts, wrenching of bones, mangling of… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
I am writing to all the churches to let it be known that I will gladly die for God if only you do not… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
Pray to Christ for me that the animals will be the means of making me a sacrificial victim for God. — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
Only let it be in the name of Jesus Christ, that I may suffer together with Him! I endure everything because He Himself, Who… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest. He who rose for our sakes is my one desire. — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
Now I begin to be a disciple. I care for nothing, of visible or invisible things, so that I may but win Christ. Let… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when you assemble frequently in the… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
The Lord did nothing either of himself or through his apostles without his Father, with whom he is united; so too, you should undertake… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
A Christian is not his own master, since all his time belongs to God. — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
In like manner, everyone who has received from God the power of distinguishing and yet follows an unskillful pastor and receives a false opinion… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
From Syria even to Rome I fight with wild beasts, by land and sea, by night and by day, being bound amidst ten leopards,… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
I hunger for the bread of God, the flesh of Jesus Christ ...; I long to drink of his blood, the gift of unending love. — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
I have many deep thoughts in God, but I take my own measure, lest I perish by boasting... For I myself, though I am… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
Therefore run together as into one temple of God, as to one altar, as to one Jesus Christ, who came forth from one Father,… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share
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