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My spirit has become dry because it forgets to feed on You.
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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Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.
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I have said this to explain the stanza that follows, in which the soul replies to those who call in question its holy tranquillity, who will have it wholly occupied with outward duties, that its light may shine before the world: these persons have no conception of the fibres and the unseen root whence the sap is drawn, and which nourish the fruit.
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Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
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However 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.
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Silence is God's first language.
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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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Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.
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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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Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him.
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