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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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Lord, I shall see you no more with the eyes of the flesh.
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He who loves is not ashamed before men of what he does for God, neither does he hide it through shame though the whole world should condemn it.
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If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away you will never get it back.
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Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.
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