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Obedience is a penance of reason, and, on that account, a sacrifice more acceptable than all corporal penances and mortifications.

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
Poet
Saint
Writer
Saint John of the Cross
Juan de la Cruz
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Obedience
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Sacrifice
Mortifications
Reason
Corporal
Mortification
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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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