Quotemeal: May. 19th, 1960

Thursday, May 19, 1960

"The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter."
— John of the Cross

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Illustration of John of the Cross — "The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter."

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

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