St. John of the Cross—The More Lofty the Degree of Loving Union to Which God Destines the Soul ...

St. John of the Cross—The more lofty the degree of loving union to which God destines the soul ...

The more lofty the degree of loving union to which God destines the soul, so much more profound and persistent must be its purifications. — St. John of the Cross

The paradoxical holiness of Saint John of the Cross

John of the Cross, whose feast day is celebrated on December 14th, has been granted many titles since his death: reformer of the Carmelite order, master of Spanish classical poetry, canonized saint, and Doctor of [...]

Saint John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross, renowned as a master of mystical theology within the Catholic Church, stands as a pivotal figure in shaping Catholic spirituality. His influence is perhaps unparalleled, especially when considered alongside his contributions with St. Teresa of Avila in founding the Discalced Carmelites, an order dedicated to prayer, penance, and service to the Blessed Mother. Born in 1542 in Fontiveros, Spain, as Juan de Yepes y Alvarez,…

Pope Benedict Reflects on Saint John of the Cross

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 16 February 2011 Saint John of the Cross Dear Brothers and Sisters, Two weeks ago I presented the figure of the great Spanish mystic, Teresa of Jesus. Today I would like talk about another important saint of that country, a spiritual friend of St Teresa, the reformer, with her, of the Carmelite religious family: St John of the Cross. He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope P…