The centre of the soul is God; and, when the soul has attained to Him according to the whole capacity of its being, which is the strength and virtue of the soul, it will have reached the last and the deep centre of the soul, which will be when with all its powers it loves and understands and enjoys God.
John of the CrossIn tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.
John of the CrossHave a great love for those who contradict and fail to love you, for in this way love is begotten in a heart that has no love.
John of the Cross