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.
JOHN OF THE CROSSThe 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.
More John of the Cross Quotes
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There is nothing better or more necessary than love.
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He 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.
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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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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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In the dark night of the soul, bright flows the river of God.
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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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Lord, I shall see you no more with the eyes of the flesh.
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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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Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn’t seek the glory of Christ.
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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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Who teaches the soul if not God?
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A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.
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Silence is God’s first language.
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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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Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
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