Posted on December 15th, 2011 by Dan Burke
Withdraw from creatures if you desire to preserve, clear and simple in your soul, the image of God. Empty your spirit and withdraw far from them and you will walk in divine lights, for God is not like creatures.
Saint John of the Cross
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Posted on November 10th, 2011 by Dan Burke
The fly that clings to honey hinders its flight, and the soul that allows itself attachment to spiritual sweetness hinders its own liberty and contemplation.
Saint John of the Cross
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Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Dan Burke
Those who do not allow their appetites to carry them away will soar in their spirit as swiftly as the bird that lacks no feathers.
Saint John of the Cross
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Posted on September 22nd, 2011 by Dan Burke
A bird caught in birdlime has a twofold task: It must free itself and cleanse itself. And by satisfying their appetites, people suffer in a twofold way: They must detach themselves and, after being detached, clean themselves of what has clung to them.
Saint John of the Cross
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Posted on September 15th, 2011 by Dan Burke
The pure and whole work done for God in a pure heart merits a whole kingdom for its owner.
Saint John of the Cross
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