Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
JOHN OF THE CROSSWho teaches the soul if not God?
More John of the Cross Quotes
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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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Obedience is a penance of reason, and, on that account, a sacrifice more acceptable than all corporal penances and mortifications.
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If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection.
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It is great wisdom to know how to be silent and to look at neither the remarks, nor the deeds, nor the lives of others.
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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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Not to follow the advice of our confessor is pride and a want of faith.
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Seek in reading and you will find in meditation; knock in prayer and it will be opened to you in contemplation.
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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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In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.
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Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.
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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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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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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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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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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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