Avoid failing, not only against purity, but even against the least rules of an exact modesty. Paul of the Cross More Quotes by Paul of the Cross More Quotes From Paul of the Cross 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 angelshiningflower If any dust of imperfection cling to your heart, be not troubled, but consume it immediately in the fire of divine love, and, sorrowfully asking forgiveness, continue to live in peace. Paul of the Cross forgivenessfireheart 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 soulgraceart Make a bouquet of the sufferings of Jesus and carry it in the bosom of his soul. Paul of the Cross soulsufferingjesus Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters. Paul of the Cross drinkattachmentwater Let weak and frail man come here suppliantly to adore the Sacrament of Christ, not to discuss high things, or wish to penetrate difficulties, but to bow down to secret things in humble veneration, and to abandon God's mysteries to God, for Truth deceives no man-Almighty God can do all things. Amen. Paul of the Cross secrethumblemen 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 wickedviewsbelieve He that rises after his falls, with confidence in God and profound humility of heart, will become, in God's hands, a proper instrument for the accomplishment of great things; but he who acts otherwise can never do any good. Paul of the Cross humilityheartfall He who does not mortify his palate will neither know how to mortify his flesh. Paul of the Cross attachmentfleshdoe Be faithful in all your exercises of piety and virtue; be always resigned; be satisfied, in the superior part of your soul, to taste, without relish, the contentment of doing God's will. Thus after the winter the spring will come, with its flowers, and you will hear the voice of the turtle-dove in this land. Paul of the Cross flowerexercisespring
