... the soul that aspires to live close to God "in the fortress of holy recollection" must be "set apart, stripped, and withdrawn from all things" (in spirit). This soul "finds within itself a simple ascending movement of love to God, whatever creatures may do, it is invincible to things which" pass away, "for it transcends them, seeking God alone."
[Extract taken from "Heaven in Faith : Third Day, Second Prayer" by St Elizabeth of the Trinity, reflecting on the Spiritual Canticle, by St John of the Cross]
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