62 Quotes by John of the Cross

See that you are not suddenly saddened by the adversities of this world, for you do not know the good they bring, being ordained in the judgments of God for the everlasting joy of the elect.

Faith is the union of God and the soul.

If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection.

Now that I no longer desire all, I have it all without desire.

Love consists not in feeling great things but in having great detachment and in suffering for the Beloved.

The soul that journey’s to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetities, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.

Do not let your “eye” be drawn by the false “beacon lamps” -of wealth, or position, or fame, or possessions. Be vigilant over your will and desires, for these are the corrupt forces that dwell within, and keep you from living free.

God passes through the thicket of the world, and wherever His glance falls He turns all things to beauty.

Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.