Let my soul live as if separated from my body.
JOHN OF THE CROSSLive as though only God and yourself were in this world, so that your heart may not be detained by anything human.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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In the dark night of the soul, bright flows the river of God.
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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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Live as though only God and yourself were in this world, so that your heart may not be detained by anything human.
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Silence is God’s first language.
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The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.
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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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Lord, I shall see you no more with the eyes of the flesh.
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The window of the soul cleansed perfectly and made completely transparent by the divine light.
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At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
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At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.
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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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However softly we speak, God is so close to us that he can hear us; nor do we need wings to go in search of him, but merely to seek solitude and contemplate him within ourselves, without being surprised to find such a good Guest there.
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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 avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
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God leads every soul by a separate path.
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