John of the Cross on learning
John of the Cross72 quotes“If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection.”
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Contemplation is nothing else but a secret, peaceful, and loving infusion of God, which, if admitted, will set the soul on fire with the Spirit of love.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross The eternal tide flows hid in Living Bread. That with its Heavenly Life too be fed.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross See that you are not suddenly saddened by the adversities of this world, for you do not know the good they bring, being ordained in the judgments of God for the everlasting joy of the elect.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross God leads every soul by a separate path.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross 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.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross There is nothing better or more necessary than love.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Not to follow the advice of our confessor is pride and a want of faith.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross 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.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on You.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross
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Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki You can’t keep living backwards – Reminiscing on what was, And terrified to pursue What could be.
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