St. John of the Cross-Good works are the

By Catholic Digest on May 30, 2018

Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time

Good works are the most perfect when they are wrought in the most pure and sincere love of God, and with the least regard to our own present and future interests, or to joy and sweetness, consolation or praise.

— St. John of the Cross

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St. John of the Cross-Good works are the

Good works are the most perfect when they are wrought in the most pure and sincere love of God, and with the least regard to our own present and future interests, or to joy and sweetness, consolation or praise.

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