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.
JOHN OF THE CROSSWhere there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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Faith is a dark night for man, but in this very way it gives him light.
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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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The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.
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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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Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.
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Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
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Not to follow the advice of our confessor is pride and a want of faith.
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The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a long lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.
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My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on You.
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Yearning: It needs to hurt in order to be worthy of the word. Otherwise it is just wanting.
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Seek in reading and thou shalt find in meditation; knock in prayer and it shall be opened in contemplation.
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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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He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
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