(Photo source: Wikimedia Commons ) If the simple folk live in a lukewarm state, the situation is regrettable. They hurt themselves, but a remedy is possible. If, however, it is the teachers who are lukewarm, then the Lord’s warning must be considered: “Woe to him by whom they come!” Great harm can come from their lukewarmness, because it will easily spread to others and dampen their spiritual fervor. St John of the Cross
”Enter the inner chamber of your soul, shut out everything except God and that which can help you in seeking him, and when you have shut the door, seek him.” – St. Anselm of Canterbury