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10 Jewels of Christian Mysticism: A Selection of Western Tradition Primary Texts QUOTES

10 Jewels of Christian Mysticism: A Selection of Western Tradition Primary Texts QUOTES

1 " To have a restful or peaceful life in God is good; to bear a life of pain in patience is better; but to have peace in the midst of pain is the best of all. "

― Bernard of Clairvaux , 10 Jewels of Christian Mysticism: A Selection of Western Tradition Primary Texts

2 " Many often err and accomplish little or nothing because they try to become learned rather than to live well. "

― Bernard of Clairvaux , 10 Jewels of Christian Mysticism: A Selection of Western Tradition Primary Texts

3 " Just these two words He spoke changed my life, "Enjoy Me"
What a burden I thought I was to carry-a crucifix as did He.
Love once said to me: "I know a song, would you like to hear it?"
And laughter came from every brick in the street and from every pore in the sky.
After a night of prayer, He changed my life when He sang "Enjoy me". "

― Bernard of Clairvaux , 10 Jewels of Christian Mysticism: A Selection of Western Tradition Primary Texts