Consolation Quote by John of the Cross
“Would that men might come at last to see that it is quite impossible to reach the thicket of the riches and wisdom of God except by first entering the thicket of much suffering, in such a way that the soul finds there its consolation and desire. The soul that longs for divine wisdom chooses first, and in truth, to enter the thicket of the cross.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical Treatise: Ascent of Mount Carmel, 1584
Spiritual growth requires enduring suffering, as true wisdom and divine union are found through the hardships symbolized by the cross.
In simple terms: Suffering is necessary to reach divine wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hardship as a path to spiritual depth.
Themes
spirituality
uffering
wisdom
faith
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- pilgrimage
- personal trials
- religious study
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- What suffering have you faced that deepened your faith?
- How can you find meaning in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Suffering alone does not guarantee insight; balance with hope.
