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 CROSSHe who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird to escape from his hand; he can hardly catch it again.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.
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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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Have a great love for those who contradict and fail to love you, for in this way love is begotten in a heart that has no love.
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At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
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Love consists not in feeling great things but in having great detachment and in suffering for the Beloved.
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My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on You.
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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.
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He who loses an opportunity is like the man who lets a bird fly from his hand, for he will never recover it.
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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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Yearning: It needs to hurt in order to be worthy of the word. Otherwise it is just wanting.
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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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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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My sole occupation is 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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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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