10 Jewels of Christian Mysticism Quotes

“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

“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".”
― Teresa of Ávila, 10 Jewels of Christian Mysticism: A Selection of Western Tradition Primary Texts

“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