Faith is the union of God and the soul.
JOHN OF THE CROSSIf it were given to a man to see virtue’s reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue.
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Never listen to accounts of the frailty of others; and if anyone should complain to you of another, humbly ask him not to speak about him at all.
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He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
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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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Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
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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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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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Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit.
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Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
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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 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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Who teaches the soul if not God?
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Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.
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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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Strive always to confess your sins with a deep knowledge of your own wretchedness and with clarity and purity.
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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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