Sayings of Light and Love #23
September 27, 2011 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross
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 More ”Sayings of Light and Love” About Dan BurkeDan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond his... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #18
August 18, 2011 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross
The soul that carries within itself the least appetite for worldly things bears more unseemliness and impurity in its journey to God than if it were troubled by all the hideous and annoying temptations and darknesses describable; for, so long as it does not consent to these temptations, a soul thus tried can approach God confidently, by doing the will of His Majesty, who proclaims: Come to me,... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #12
May 12, 2011 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross, Meditations, Saints and Blesseds
God desires the smallest degree of purity of conscience in you more than all the works you can perform. Saint John of the Cross More ”Sayings of Light and Love” About Dan BurkeDan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond his “contagious” love for... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #11
May 8, 2011 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross, Spiritual Direction
The blind person who falls will not be able to get up alone; the blind person who does get up alone will go off on the wrong road. Saint John of the Cross More ”Sayings of Light and Love” ? About Dan BurkeDan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #10
April 30, 2011 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross
Whoever falls while heavily laden will find it difficult to rise under the burden. Saint John of the Cross More ”Sayings of Light and Love” About Dan BurkeDan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus and... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #8
August 12, 2010 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross
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 the Cross About Dan BurkeDan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus and His Church,... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #7
August 5, 2010 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross, Kindle Article
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. St. John of the Cross About Dan BurkeDan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #6
July 27, 2010 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross, Meditations, Saints and Blesseds
A tree that is cultivated and guarded through the care of its owner produces its fruit at the expected time. St. John of the Cross About Dan BurkeDan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus and His Church, he is a grateful... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #5
July 20, 2010 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross, Meditations, Saints and Blesseds, Spiritual Direction
Whoever wants to stand alone without the support of a master and guide (spiritual director) will be like the tree that stands alone in a field without a proprietor (caregiver and protector). No matter how much the tree bears, passers-by will pick the fruit before it ripens. Saint John of the Cross Note: The notes in the brackets above are translation helps for the reader. St. John wrote these... Read More
Sayings of Light and Love #4
July 13, 2010 by Dan Burke
Filed under John of the Cross, Meditations, Saints and Blesseds, Suffering
It is better to be burdened and in company with the strong man than to be unburdened with the weak. When you are burdened, you are close to God, your strength, who abides with the afflicted. When you are relieved of the burden you are close to yourself, your own weakness; for virtue and strength of soul grow and are confirmed in the trials of patience. Saint John of the Cross About Dan... Read More
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