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Johannes Tauler (1300-1361) was a prominent German theologian and preacher. He is known for his profound spiritual teachings and contributions to mysticism, which have had a lasting impact on posterity.

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All Men Ifs Heart Desire Prayer Soul Spirit Fall Grace Humility Judging Long Sin Wells Blessed Blessed Sacrament Depth Exercise Giving God

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“Often when He comes, He finds the soul occupied. Other guests are there, and He has to turn away. He cannot gain entry, for we love and desire other things; therefore, His gifts, which He is offering to everyone unceasingly, must remain outside.”

Soul Desire Turns Gains Guests Offering Entry

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“Give yourself entirely to God, enter and hide in the hidden ground of your soul.”

Giving Soul Your Soul

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“In the most intimate, hidden and innermost ground of the soul, God is always essentially, actively, and substantially present. Here the soul possesses everything by grace which God possesses by nature.”

Soul Nature Grace Intimate

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“God is infinite and without end, but the soul's desire is an abyss which cannot be filled except by a Good which is infinite; and the more ardently the soul longeth after God, the more she wills to long after him; for God is a Good without drawback, and a well of living water without bottom, and the soul is made in the image of God, and therefore it is created to know and love God.”

Knows Wells Long Made Soul Ends God Desire Water And Love Infinite Filled Bottom God Love Abyss God Image Drawbacks

Book:The history and life of the Reverend Doctor John Tauler of Strasbourg: with twenty-five of his sermons (Temp. 1340)

Source: The history and life of the Reverend Doctor John Tauler of Strasbourg: with twenty-five of his sermons (Temp. 1340)

About the Author

Born: 1300
Died: June 15, 1361
Known for: Preacher
Quotes: 36

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The history and life of the Reverend Doctor John Tauler of Strasbourg: with twenty-five of his sermons (Temp. 1340)Related source material

Johannes Tauler, SermonsRelated source material

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