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The divine awakening produces in the soul of the perfect a flame of love which is a participate of that living flame which is the Holy Spirit Himself...this is the operation of the Holy Spirit in the soul that is transformed in love.

John of the Cross

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John of the Cross
Age: 49 †
Born: 1542
Born: June 24
Died: 1591
Died: December 14
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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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