Johannes Tauler Quotes

A collection of quotes by Johannes Tauler.

Johannes Tauler (c. 1300–1361) was a German mystic and theologian, known for his influential writings and teachings during the late medieval period. Born in Strasbourg, France, Tauler became a prominent member of the Dominican Order and preached extensively throughout Germany.

Tauler is often associated with the movement known as the Rhineland Mystics, which included other notable figures like Meister Eckhart and Heinrich Suso. He emphasized the importance of inner spiritual transformation and sought to guide people in their quest for a deeper relationship with God. Tauler believed that this could be achieved through contemplation, prayer, and detachment from worldly desires.

His sermons, renowned for their simplicity and profound insights, greatly influenced his listeners and garnered a significant following. Tauler's teachings emphasized the concept of the "negative way," which involved denying oneself and ego in order to be receptive to the divine presence. Though firmly rooted in Christian theology, his writings also reflected influences from Neoplatonic philosophy and the works of other mystics.

Although Tauler faced criticism and controversy within the Church due to his association with the controversial teachings of Meister Eckhart, he remained steadfast in his dedication to spreading his message of spiritual enlightenment. Today, his sermons and writings continue to be studied and appreciated for their timeless wisdom and inspiration.

Often when He comes, He finds the soul occupied. Other guest

Often when He comes, He finds the soul occupied. Other guests are there, and He has to turn away. He cannot gain entry, for we love and desire other things; therefore, His gifts, which He is offering to everyone unceasingly, must remain outside.

Johannes Tauler

Love Gifts

Because in the school of the Spirit man learns wisdom throug

Because in the school of the Spirit man learns wisdom through humility, knowledge by forgetting, how to speak by silence, how to live by dying.

Johannes Tauler

Knowledge

Spiritually good people, pure in heart, who long for the Ble

Spiritually good people, pure in heart, who long for the Blessed Sacrament but cannot receive at the time, can receive spiritually... even a hundred times a day, in sickness and in health, with immeasurable grace and profit.

Johannes Tauler

Health

God in His wisdom has decided that He will reward no works b

God in His wisdom has decided that He will reward no works but His own.

Johannes Tauler

God

Give yourself entirely to God, enter and hide in the hidden

Give yourself entirely to God, enter and hide in the hidden ground of your soul.

Johannes Tauler

Religion

God is infinite and without end, but the soul's desire is an

God is infinite and without end, but the soul's desire is an abyss which cannot be filled except by a Good which is infinite; and the more ardently the soul longeth after God, the more she wills to long after him; for God is a Good without drawback, and a well of living water without bottom, and the soul is made in the image of God, and therefore it is created to know and love God.

Johannes Tauler

God

For where there is true love, a man is neither out of measur

For where there is true love, a man is neither out of measure lifted up by prosperity, nor cast down by mishap; whether you give or take away from him, so long as he keeps his beloved, he has a spring of inward peace. Thus, even though thy outward man grieve, or weep downright, that may well be borne, if only thy inner man remain at peace, perfectly content with the will of God.

Johannes Tauler

Love