The contemplative path winds through the wilderness of the h... - John of the Cross

"The contemplative path winds through the wilderness of the heart toward the oasis of God."

John of the Cross Solitude

Mystic, Poet Spanish 1542–1591

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"In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone."

"The Lord's love is not earned; it is given freely to those who seek Him."

"Silence is God's first language; everything else is a poor translation."

"Where there is no love, put love, and you will find love."

"Sometimes being the best means being the loneliest."

"Solitude gives us time to reflect on what matters"

"I'm not good with people, never have been."

"I feel like I'm disappearing."