When there is no love, pour in love and you shall draw out love.
JOHN OF THE CROSSSilence is God’s first language.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on You.
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In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.
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Desolation is a file, and the endurance of darkness is preparation for great light.
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Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit.
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Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.
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The soul of one who serves God always swims in joy, always keeps holiday, is always in her palace of jubilation, ever singing with fresh ardor and fresh pleasure a new song of joy and love.
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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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Lord, I shall see you no more with the eyes of the flesh.
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Faith is a dark night for man, but in this very way it gives him light.
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Strive always to confess your sins with a deep knowledge of your own wretchedness and with clarity and purity.
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In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.
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God is a dark night to man in this life.
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The soul that journey’s to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetities, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.
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In the inner stillness where meditation leads, the Spirit secretly anoints the soul and heals our deepest wounds.
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Silence is God’s first language.
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