What Made St. John of the Cross SO SPIRITUAL? (Joanne Wright) - 3/12/25

3/12/25 - St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, poet, and reformer, played a key role in the Catholic Reformation alongside St. Teresa of Avila, helping establish the Discalced Carmelites. His writings, particularly The Dark Night of the Soul and The Ascent of Mount Carmel, offer profound insights into the soul's journey toward union with God, emphasizing spiritual purification, detachment, and deep contemplation. Despite enduring imprisonment and suffering, St. John remained committed to guiding others toward a deeper relationship with God. Canonized a saint in 1726 and named a Doctor of the Church in 1926, his spiritual legacy continues to inspire those seeking a deeper understanding of divine love and prayer.