THE soul must of necessity—if we would attain to the divine union of God—pass through the dark night of mortification of the desires, and self-denial in all things. The reason is … [visit site to read more]

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And I saw the river over which every soul must pass

to reach the kingdom of heaven

and the name of that river was suffering:

and I saw a boat which carries souls across the river

and the … [visit site to read more]

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Those who fall alone remain alone in their fall, and they value their soul little since they entrust it to themselves alone.

Saint John of … [visit site to read more]

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The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master (a spiritual director) is like a burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.

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A tree that is cultivated and guarded through the care of its owner produces its fruit at the expected time.

St. John of the … [visit site to read more]

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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 … [visit site to read more]

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