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.
JOHN OF THE CROSSTo love is to be transformed into what we love. To love God is therefore to be transformed into God.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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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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There is nothing better or more necessary than love.
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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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To love is to be transformed into what we love. To love God is therefore to be transformed into God.
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Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
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At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.
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My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on You.
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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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Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.
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Who teaches the soul if not God?
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The soul that journey’s to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetities, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.
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Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.
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They say, “God told me”, or “God replied to me”. And yet most of the time they are talking to themselves.
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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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