John Of The Cross

Christian mystic and poet.

A Spanish mystic, poet, and theologian renowned for his deep writings on the soul’s union with the divine. He described the transformative spiritual journey as one marked by trials, often called the "dark night of the soul." His poetry and prose highlight themes of love, surrender, and the purifying nature of suffering. His influence spans centuries, inspiring seekers of mysticism across various traditions.

John Of The Cross Quotes about Spirit

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Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit.
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Contemplation is nothing else but a secret, peaceful, and loving infusion of God, which, if admitted, will set the soul on fire with the Spirit of love.
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All the powers of soul and body, memory, understanding, and will, interior and exterior senses, the desires of spirit and of sense, all work in and by love.
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