"We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides"
- Saint Ignatius
About this Quote
This quote by Saint Ignatius is a reminder to always be open to the teachings of the Church. He is recommending that we need to be willing to accept the Church's teachings, even if they oppose our own beliefs. He is highlighting the value of faith and obedience to the Church's hierarchy. He is recommending that we must want to accept the Church's mentors, even if they appear to be wrong. This quote is a suggestion that the Church's teachings ought to be respected and followed, even if they seem incorrect. It is a reminder that faith and obedience to the Church's hierarchy is important. It is also a suggestion that we need to be open to the teachings of the Church, even if they seem incorrect. This quote is a pointer that we need to constantly be willing to accept the teachings of the Church, even if they appear to be incorrect.
This quote is written / told by Saint Ignatius between December 24, 1491 and July 31, 1556. He/she was a famous Saint from Spain.
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