“But yet another thing is necessary, Purity of spirit; for an intelligence in repose without images, an intuition in the light of God, and a spirit elevated in Purity to the Face of God, these three qualities united constitute the true contemplative life, where none can err; for the pure spirit expands ceaselessly and follows rapidly in purified love, the enlightened intelligence towards its Cause.”
Source: The Seven Steps of the Ladder of Spiritual Love, p. 150
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Source: The Seven Steps of the Ladder of Spiritual Love, p. 149

Source: The Seven Steps of the Ladder of Spiritual Love, p. 149

“It takes pure love to be possessed by the spirit of God.”

Footprints of a Dream : The Story of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples (1959), p. 7
Context: The movement of the Spirit of God in the hearts of men and women often calls them to act against the spirit of their times or causes them to anticipate a spirit which is yet in the making. In a moment of dedication they are given wisdom and courage to dare a deed that challenges and to kindle a hope that inspires.