In the evening we shall be examined on love. - John of the Cross

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In the evening we shall be examined on love.

John of the Cross

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About John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross, or San Juan de la Cruz (24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591) was a Spanish Carmelite mystic and poet.

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Native Name: Juan de la Cruz

Alternative Names: Saint John of the Cross

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Teresa of Ávila John of St. Samson Meister Eckhart Thérèse of Lisieux Augustine of Hippo

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His axiom is that the soul must empty itself of self in order to be filled with God, that it must be purified of the last traces of earthly dross before it is fit to become united with God.

Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.

having nothing and possessing all things,