Prayers from St. Ignatius of Loyola

St. Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Society of Jesus, was a master of spiritual direction. Through his Spiritual Exercises, countless men and women have grown in their faith. The following are two prayers which were composed by him. The Church celebrates his feast on July 31st.

Prayer of Surrender

Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. All that I am and all that I possess You have given me: I surrender it all to You to be disposed of according to Your will. Give me only Your love and Your grace; with these I will be rich enough, and will desire nothing more.

Prayer for Generosity

Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I do your will.

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