A thief climbs a ladder to break into the vault where treasures are stored. The soul, too, ascends the secret contemplation to plunder the riches of heaven.
St. John of the Cross - Dark Night of the Soul
Saturday, November 04, 2006
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Rung by rung, in the dark, without any knowledge, sometimes, of whether or not there is a safety belt attached, or a net below us...
ReplyDeleteOh yes, sweet sister, and all too many times "bunji jumping" !!!
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