Top 25 Quotes by Paul of the Cross of 31 - Page 2

Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters.

Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters.

Attachment, Water, Drink

Possess purity in an eminent degree, and jealously preserve this fragrant flower. I earnestly desire to see you shine by the brilliancy of this virtue; be like to angels, and omit no precaution to retain this treasure, which is so easily lost by imprudence. We have this treasure in earthen vessels, says the Apostle.

Paul of the Cross

Flower, Angel, Shining

I would believe myself damned if I robbed God of one atom of His glory. I would believe myself more wicked than Lucifer if I had anything else in view but God.

Paul of the Cross

Believe, Views, Wicked

God sends such purgations to you, directors of consciences, that you may acquire the science of the saints and the art of directing souls. You will suffer also in another way. Love will be your executioner. Let it do its work; it knows how. In this martyrdom we have need of extraordinary grace and strength; but God will bestow it. Without this divine help it would be impossible to bear up.

Paul of the Cross

Art, Soul, Grace