FD of St John of the Cross. For his efforts w/ Teresa of Avila to reform the Carmelite order he was kidnapped by his monastic brothers, confined to a dungeon for months, fed bread and water, and regularly beaten. Yet he made a miraculous escape in the dark of night. (Eichenberg)
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“Where there is no love, put love, and you will draw love out.” (One of Dorothy Day’s favorite lines.)

Dec 14, 2019 · 12:24 PM UTC

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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
how do we observe The Duty of Delight in these days?
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By maintaining the confidence, despite all evidence, that truth, love, goodness, are stronger than cruelty and lies.
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