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Ascent of Mount Carmel by St John of the Cross - Book 1

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Why Do You Desire Something of the Blow?

In desiring something, or willing something of the blow, while equally trying to desire god, we're offending him. How can you ever desire something which is finite and still say that you desire god? You know what? An offence for saint john the cross. Those who wish to feed their appetites and the creatures and feed the things of the world are like dogs. And if such people refuse to rise from the crumbs to the full spirit, then, of course, they will constantly be wondering why they are constantly hungry. These dogs a, these people who act in such a way, will always be dissatisfied and bitter. It will never be satiated because that whole existence exists contrary

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