The soul here addresses its Bridegroom with deep love, esteeming him and thanking him... what overflows in it is its being tenderly and delicately inspired with love.
St. John of the Cross Novena 2021 – Day 8
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He has also awakened me to new life
Novena to St. John of the Cross – Day 8
an awakening of God in the soul, the breathing of God within it
In dryness and emptiness the soul becomes humble: The earlier arrogance disappears when one no longer finds in oneself anything that would give reason to look down on others; instead, others now appear to one to be more perfect; love and esteem for them awakens in the heart.
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