John of the Cross (1542-1591), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Though the path is plain and smooth for people of good will, those who walk it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty if they do not have good feet, courage, and tenacity of spirit.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
John of the Cross (1542-1591), Page: Quotes, Prayer (problems), Quote Author, Spiritual (life)
Never give up prayer, and should you find dryness and difficulty, persevere in it for this very reason: God often desires to see what love your soul has, and love is not tried by ease and satisfaction.
–Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591)
Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Change of climate does not involve change of life. The imperfect man will be much the same wherever he is, until he has forsaken himself.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
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Judge yourself and beware of passing judgement on others. In judging others we expend our energy to no purpose; we are often mistaken and easily sin. But if we judge ourselves our labour is always to our profit.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
Abandonment (of self), Discipleship, Page: Quotes, Prayers for Prayer (answered), Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
We must imitate Christ’s life and his ways if we are to be truly enlightened and set free from the darkness of our own hearts. Let it be the most important thing we do, then, to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ.
–Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471)
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There is no need for peculiar conditions in order to grow in the spiritual life, for the pressure of God’s Spirit is present everywhere and at all times. Our environment itself, our home and our job, is the medium through which we experience His moulding action and His besetting love.
–Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941)
