Silence is God’s first language.
JOHN OF THE CROSSThe window of the soul cleansed perfectly and made completely transparent by the divine light.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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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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Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
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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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The purest suffering bears and carries in its train the purest understanding.
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My sole occupation is love.
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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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God desires the smallest degree of purity of conscience in you more than all the works you can perform.
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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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He who loves is not ashamed before men of what he does for God, neither does he hide it through shame though the whole world should condemn it.
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Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.
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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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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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My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on You.
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Desolation is a file, and the endurance of darkness is preparation for great light.
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He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
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