Love is the measure by which we shall be judged. - John of the Cross

It is clear, then, that the soul which loves God seeks and looks for no other reward of its service than to love God perfectly. INTRODUCTION.

in general, that which is to our greater profit — the loss and annihilation of self — we esteem a calamity; and that which is of but little value — comfort and sweetness, where, in general, we lose instead of gaining — we look upon as the more advantageous for us.

Whenever anything disagreeable...happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.