Faith is the union of God and the soul.
JOHN OF THE CROSSIf it were given to a man to see virtue’s reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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The road is narrow. He who wishes to travel it more easily must cast off all things and use the cross as his cane. In other words, he must be truly resolved to suffer willingly for the love of God in all things.
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Who teaches the soul if not God?
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Desolation is a file, and the endurance of darkness is preparation for great light.
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Never listen to accounts of the frailty of others; and if anyone should complain to you of another, humbly ask him not to speak about him at all.
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The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a long lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.
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Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.
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In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.
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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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Yearning: It needs to hurt in order to be worthy of the word. Otherwise it is just wanting.
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Have a great love for those who contradict and fail to love you, for in this way love is begotten in a heart that has no love.
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He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
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In search of my Love I will go over mountains and strands; I will gather no flowers, I will fear no wild beasts; And pass by the mighty and the frontiers.
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If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back.
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Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.
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The purest suffering bears and carries in its train the purest understanding.
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