Faith is a dark night for man, but in this very way it gives him light.
JOHN OF THE CROSSWho teaches the soul if not God?
More John of the Cross Quotes
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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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He who loses an opportunity is like the man who lets a bird fly from his hand, for he will never recover it.
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At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.
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In the dark night of the soul, bright flows the river of God.
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Do not let your “eye” be drawn by the false “beacon lamps” -of wealth, or position, or fame, or possessions. Be vigilant over your will and desires, for these are the corrupt forces that dwell within, and keep you from living free.
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He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird to escape from his hand; he can hardly catch it again.
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They say, “God told me”, or “God replied to me”. And yet most of the time they are talking to themselves.
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The purest suffering bears and carries in its train the purest understanding.
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At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
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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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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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Never relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire.
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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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The eternal tide flows hid in Living Bread. That with its Heavenly Life too be fed.
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Never give up prayer, and should you find dryness and difficulty, persevere in it for this very reason. God often desires to see what love your soul has, and love is not tried by ease and satisfaction.
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My sole occupation is love.
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A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.
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To love is to be transformed into what we love. To love God is therefore to be transformed into God.
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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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All the powers of soul and body, memory, understanding, and will, interior and exterior senses, the desires of spirit and of sense, all workin and by love.
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There is nothing better or more necessary than love.
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Not to follow the advice of our confessor is pride and a want of faith.
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He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
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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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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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Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him.
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