He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird to escape from his hand he can hardly catch it again.
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Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for theeSt. John
The soul that is attached to anything however much good there may be in it, will not arrive at the liberty of divine union. For whether it be a strong wire rope or a slender and delicate thread that holds the bird, it matters not, if it really holds it fast for, until the cord be broken the bird cannot fly.
St. John
Take God for your spouse and friend and walk with him continually, and you will not sin and will learn to love, and the things you must do will work out prosperously for you.
St. John
In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.
St. John
It is great wisdom to know how to be silent and to look at neither the remarks, nor the deeds, nor the lives of others.
St. John
Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him.
St. John
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