Quotes from John of the Cross
The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a long lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.
- John of the Cross
He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.
- John of the Cross
Seek in reading and you will find in meditation; knock in prayer and it will be opened to you in contemplation.
- John of the Cross
He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird to escape from his hand; he can hardly catch it again.
- John of the Cross
Seek in reading and thou shalt find in meditation; knock in prayer and it shall be opened in contemplation.
- John of the Cross
At the end of our life, we shall all be judged by charity.
- John of the Cross
A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.
- John of the Cross
Contemplation is nothing else but a secret, peaceful, and loving infusion of God, which, if admitted, will set the soul on fire with the Spirit of love.
- John of the Cross
Never relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire.
- John of the Cross
In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.
- John of the Cross
In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.
- John of the Cross
The eternal tide flows hid in Living Bread. That with its Heavenly Life too be fed.
- John of the Cross