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God desires the smallest degree of purity of conscience in you more than all the works you can perform.

John of the Cross

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John of the Cross
Age: 49 †
Born: 1542
Born: June 24
Died: 1591
Died: December 14
Carmelite Friar
Catholic Priest
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Saint John of the Cross
Juan de la Cruz
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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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