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John of the Cross, also known as Saint John of the Cross, was a 16th-century Spanish Catholic mystic, theologian, poet, and friar, considered a significant figure in the Franciscan Order. He was born on June 24, 1542, and died on December 14, 1591.

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Famous John of the Cross Quotes

“Never give up prayer, and should you find dryness and difficulty, persevere in it for this very reason. God often desires to see what love your soul has, and love is not tried by ease and satisfaction.”

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Book:The Prayers of Saint John of the Cross

Source: The Prayers of Saint John of the Cross

“He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.”

Prayer Avoiding

Author:John of the Cross

“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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Book:The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross, Volume II: The Dark Night of the Soul, Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, the LIV

Source: The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross, Volume II: The Dark Night of the Soul, Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, the LIV

“Seek in reading and thou shalt find in meditation; knock in prayer and it shall be opened in contemplation.”

Reading Prayer Meditation Contemplation

Book:The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church

Source: The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church

“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.”

Prayer Sin Walks Work Out Spouse

Author:John of the Cross