Quotemeal: Apr. 29th, 1959

Wednesday, April 29, 1959

"Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing."
— John of the Cross

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Illustration of John of the Cross — "Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.