God leads every soul by a separate path.
JOHN OF THE CROSSHowever 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.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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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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Live as though only God and yourself were in this world, so that your heart may not be detained by anything human.
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Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him.
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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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Silence is God’s first language.
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When there is no love, pour in love and you shall draw out 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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Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
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Desolation is a file, and the endurance of darkness is preparation for great light.
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At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
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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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Seek in reading and you will find in meditation; knock in prayer and it will be opened to you in contemplation.
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Let my soul live as if separated from my body.
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Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.
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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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