“I have said this to explain the stanza that follows, in which the soul replies to those who call in question its holy tranquillity, who will have it wholly occupied with outward duties, that its light may shine before the world: these persons have no conception of the fibres and the unseen root whence the sap is drawn, and which nourish the fruit.”
Quote by John of the Cross
Work
The Collected Works of St John of the Cross: The Dark Night of the Soul, Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, the Liv
The Collected Works of St John of the Cross is a comprehensive compilation of the Spanish mystic's most significant theological and spiritual writings. It includes "The Dark Night of the Soul", which explores the transformative experiences of spiritual desolation and union with God. The collection also features "The Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ" and "The Living Flame of Love", offering deep insights into the mystical path and the nature of divine love. more
Author
John of the Cross
John of the Cross, also known as Saint John of the Cross, was a 16th-century Spanish Catholic mystic, theologian, poet, and friar, considered a significant figure in the Franciscan Order. He was born on June 24, 1542, and died on December 14, 1591. more
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