Author : William Meninger
Publisher : Lantern Books
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 36,87 MB
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1590564642
Fr. William Meninger guides the reader through two basic works of inner development, The Ascent of Mount Carmel and The Dark Night of the Soul, by St. John of the Cross (1542-1591) . He unfolds for modern readers the essence of these classical texts, section by section. St. John of the Cross for Beginners is for anyone entering or considering the Christian path of inner work or wishing to go more deeply into one's path of development.
Author : Gabriel Of St. Mary Magdalen
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 16,31 MB
Release : 2019-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1622828593
Christian perfection consists in the twofold way of charity: service of neighbor and our direct quest for God's love. Many of us discover ways to love our neighbor, but few achieve intimacy with God. Why? Because we don't know how to prepare ourselves properly to reach this exalted goal. In these pages, Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen lays out for us a time-tested path toward achieving complete intimacy with God, the path first mapped out centuries ago by the Church's acclaimed master of the contemplative life, St. John of the Cross (1542-1591). St. John showed that God hungers for union with each of us but also requires arduous efforts on our part, the many details of which Father Gabriel explains in these enlightening pages. Do you perceive holiness as an unattainable goal for you? Or is fear of the fatigue of such an effort holding you back? Absorb this book, and allow gentle St. John to take you by the hand and lead you — as he has led so many others — to true intimacy with our Lord.
Author : Saint John of the Cross
Publisher : New York : Grove Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,21 MB
Release : 1968
Category : Spanish poetry
ISBN :
Author : Richard P. Hardy
Publisher : ICS Publications
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 39,80 MB
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1939272327
St. John of the Cross, great mystic of the Christian tradition, knew suffering firsthand: his personal “dark night” included exile, imprisonment, starvation, abuse. Yet sustained by tremendous faith and steeped in an enormous love for God and humanity, John surrendered to the Divine and was drawn through his experiences to a profound compassion for and solidarity with others. This engaging contemporary biography is the perfect introduction—or an enjoyable re-acquaintance—to a man whose life, writings, and spirituality have illuminated the Christian world. ICS Publications is pleased to have this this sought-after and highly acclaimed biography, out of print for a decade, among our titles. Includes a reading guide to the works of St. John of the Cross, a selection from his works, 24 pages of color photos and reproductions of masterpiece artwork, and an extensive bibliography and notes.
Author : Saint John of the Cross
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Mysticism
ISBN :
Author : Leonard Doohan
Publisher : ICS Publications
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 27,73 MB
Release : 2014-01-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1939272181
A clear and simple introduction to the life, writings, and message of the Mystical Doctor, stressing always the practical applications of his teaching and example for today’s Christians.
Author : Juan (de la Cruz)
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,66 MB
Release : 1966
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Gerald Brenan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 29,41 MB
Release : 1973-05-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780521200066
The paperback edition of a very successful and in some ways remarkable book, first published in 1973. Gerald Brenan is well known for his 'expository' works on Spanish history and literature, and now in his eighties he has returned to an early interest in the Spanish mystics to produce an absorbing study of St John of the Cross, one of the foremost of Catholic mystics and poets. The book is perhaps the first in English to combine an objective - but sensitive and lively - account of St John's life with a fresh translation (by Mr Brenan's associate Lynda Nicholson) of his verse.
Author : Saint John of the Cross
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 29,32 MB
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780877288596
St. John (San Juan de la Cruz) is one of the greatest mystics and poets in any language. This is a new introduction and translation of St. John'' poetry (presented in both Spanish and English) and prose commentaries that includes his biography, providing an integrated vision that resurrects the power of his poetic voice.
Author : Keith Beasley-Topliffe
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 10,94 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0835816826
With: Historical commentary Biographical info Appendix with further readings For nearly 2,000 years, Christian mystics, martyrs, and sages have documented their search for the divine. Their writings have bestowed boundless wisdom upon subsequent generations. But they have also burdened many spiritual seekers. The sheer volume of available material creates a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Enter the Upper Room Spiritual Classics series, a collection of authoritative texts on Christian spirituality curated for the everyday reader. Designed to introduce 15 spiritual giants and the range of their works, these volumes are a first-rate resource for beginner and expert alike. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Carmelite monk, used vivid metaphors and biblical stories to describe a process of detachment from earthly desires. His experience, which he described as the "dark night of the soul," freed him to receive God's blessings. John's writings have inspired countless Christians over the centuries.
