Quotemeal: May. 19th, 2020

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

"The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter."
— John of the Cross

More Quotemeal

"Our faith and our friendships are not shattered by one big act, but by many small neglects."
"Nobody worries about Christ as long as he can be kept shut up in churches. He is quite safe inside. But there is always trouble if you try and let him out."
"It was not by dialectic that it pleased God to save His people; "for the kingdom of God consisteth in simplicity of faith, not in wordy contention.""
— St. Ambrose —
"For God to explain a trial would be to destroy its purpose, calling forth simple faith and implicit obedience."

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Illustration of John of the Cross — "The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter."

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