At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.
JOHN OF THE CROSSThe 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.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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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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Obedience is a penance of reason, and, on that account, a sacrifice more acceptable than all corporal penances and mortifications.
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In the inner stillness where meditation leads, the Spirit secretly anoints the soul and heals our deepest wounds.
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If 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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There is nothing better or more necessary than love.
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Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
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The eternal tide flows hid in Living Bread. That with its Heavenly Life too be fed.
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My sole occupation is love.
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Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.
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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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Lord, I shall see you no more with the eyes of the flesh.
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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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Desolation is a file, and the endurance of darkness is preparation for great light.
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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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Do not let your “eye” be drawn by the false “beacon lamps” -of wealth, or position, or fame, or possessions. Be vigilant over your will and desires, for these are the corrupt forces that dwell within, and keep you from living free.
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