Faith is a dark night for man, but in this very way it gives him light.
JOHN OF THE CROSSThe road is narrow. He who wishes to travel it more easily must cast off all things and use the cross as his cane. In other words, he must be truly resolved to suffer willingly for the love of God in all things.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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The window of the soul cleansed perfectly and made completely transparent by the divine 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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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection.
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Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
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The eternal tide flows hid in Living Bread. That with its Heavenly Life too be fed.
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Lord, I shall see you no more with the eyes of the flesh.
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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.
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When there is no love, pour in love and you shall draw out love.
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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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In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.
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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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At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
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Let my soul live as if separated from my body.
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Take God for your spouse and friend and walk with him continually, and you will not sin and will learn to love, and the things you must do will work out prosperously for you.
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