Quotemeal: Dec. 12th, 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

"The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired."
— John of the Cross

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Illustration of John of the Cross — "The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.