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.
Pentecost Novena: Edith Stein — Day 3
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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