rectumetjustum:

“Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world.”

—

Saint

Ignatius of Antioch

 (35-108)

You cannot love God and the world simultaneously. You will love one and hate the other. Make no mistake: If you choose to truly love God you will be utterly despised by the world.

St. Ignatius of Antioch knew this fact intimately – and gave up his life willingly as a result.