Tag: St. John of the Cross

The Hope of St. John of the Cross

“The hope of a Christian confronts every trial, even death itself. Christian hope does not just raise our spirits; it raises a battle flag against all the troubles of this life.” – Glenn Dickinson

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Kindled in Love

“This is not the dull path of obligation. It is an adventure, into a wild freedom.” – Glenn Dickinson

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The Bitterness of The Dark Night

“The saint’s insight is that aridity is not a sign of backsliding but of progress; it is exactly that process by which God draws the soul away from childish pleasures to the hard work of purification.” – Glenn Dickinson 

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St. Sharbel: Untie the Ropes!

“I willingly reorder so many things in my life and make great sacrifices – but resist and resist letting go of that last thing or two. It’s a false security, rooted in ungodly self-reliance and pride.” – Fr. Derek Sakowski

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