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by E. Allison Peers (Translator) "INTO this dark night souls begin to enter when God draws them forth from the state of beginners-which is the state of those that meditate..." (more)
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As a Carmelite monk, the 16th-century Spanish mystic St. John of the Cross was well trained in the systematic theology of St. Thomas Aquinas. In Dark Night of the Soul, St. John's sharply organized mind gives clean shape to his mystical belief in a loving Being somewhere outside the realm of feeling, thought, or imagination, who can only be known through love. Dark Night of the Soul describes the process of purgation, first of senses, and then of spirit, that precedes the soul's loving Union with God. To quote from this book would detract from the coiled power of its tightly focused picture of the soul's progress; suffice it to say that there has never been a better book for discouraged Christians. When you cannot understand what or why you believe, but you find yourself unable to abandon faith, look to St. John for help. --Michael Joseph Gross


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St. John of the Cross has been called "the most sublime of all Spanish mystics," and his spiritual masterwork, Dark Night of the Soul, stands as one of the greatest contributions to the literature of mysticism.
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INTO this dark night souls begin to enter when God draws them forth from the state of beginners-which is the state of those that meditate on the spiritual road-and begins set them in the state of progressives-which is that of those who are already contemplatives-to the end that, after passing through it, they may arrive at the state of the perfect, which is that of the Divine union of the soul with God. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mystical work of Art., Feb 23 2002
St. John of the Cross is truly a superb Saint and Mystic. Through his writings You can see how your own spiritual journey may not always be easy. If you are looking for a book that will not only inform you of the dark night, but also give you a self evaluation of your own life, then this is the book for you. In parts it may seem that St. John is peering into your soul and speaking directly to you. The wonderful thing about this book is that no one will have the same experence of it. Everyone who reads it will read it in light of where they are in their own lives. the reflection and thoughts of this Holy man will force you to look inside yourself to find what you need to do to reach the Ultimate union with God. St John of the Cross...Pray For Us!
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4.0 out of 5 stars This is a book you'll want to read twice., Feb 3 1999
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The first time I attempted this book it was beyond me. After I had experienced a great tragedy in my life, however, I was more in tune with what St. John was talking about. Sometimes God must remove all of our props to get us to love Him, rather than the goodies He can give us. This may even include having to undergo a purging of the senses, and long periods of depression. My prayer to God for a long time has been, "Lord, whatever it takes, make me a man of God". Sometimes I have a hard time dealing with the "whatever it takes" part, but it's well worth it. Find a quiet place alone and read this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An eloquent roadmap for excruciating agony, Jun 2 2004
By J from NY (New York) - See all my reviews
~St. John of the Cross is certainly not for those who take God as a pretty little ornament to the more superficial aspects of life, the kind of people who behave, more or less, as everyone else does--all the while encouraging those of us who actually think to "pray" in times of trouble with complacent, self assured smiles on their faces and no knowledge whatsoever of the unfathomable depths they refer to.

And he says as much in "the dark night of the soul". It is little more than a~~ novelty for many, but if one takes it's message to heart one realizes that a "dark night" is not a divorce, loss of a job, a bad day (although any of these could be a trigger for the genuine article) but a prolonged crisis of the inward self which either leads to destruction or rebirth.

Contrary to what John says, however, I would say that most of us experience our "dark night" when we are consciously WITHOUT belief in God. The world is a formless void and bare material reality~~ provides no real pleasure because it is essentially vain, paltry and repetitive; only an unbeliever can, paradoxically, have a "dark night of the soul" in any genuine sense. The deprivation of sensory pleasure and general malaise of this time is not all: a pervasive sense of meaninglessness and terror usually accompany the loss of interest in everything. John talks about believers or 'beginners' who search only for petty pleasure in matters of God, and we can apply this to most believers~~ (at least in the United States). "They might as well not practice at all," John says aptly. People going to TM's and Yoga twice a week for 'relaxation' fit neatly into this category. An exploration of the spiritual is not cute or pure encouragement but deep, painful questioning from which we often emerge with deep confusion, or worse, no answers at all. Anyone who has had a period of what one might term "abstract madness" will know precisely what John is describing in his experience~~ of the night: nothing is certain, there is nothing whatsoever ever to lean on, and even if one does go the mile and still believe in God he is a mere word. "Going into hell alive" is being unable to face a day without a million intuitive questions as to it's reality, importance and ultimate significance. Many I know who have been through this experience end up atheists or nihilists. Others have what they call a spiritual awakening. It is, to a certain extent, relative to temperament,~~ pre-existing subjective inclinations, etc. Our most sincere best wishes should not be for those like St. John who came out the other side but remain in the dark night their entire lives, unable to decide within themselves whether there is an eternal reality or benevolent force in the universe or not. THAT is hell, not struggling belief.~

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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, helpful book by a saintly man
this is a truly inspired book by a saintly man completely led by God. almost obligatory reading for Catholic devout. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Carl Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Deep Truth, Poorly Written!
St. John was a very spiritually mature individual. He understood the realities involved with coming closer to God. Read more
Published on Oct 18 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading for the discerning mind
St. John of the Cross has written a fascinating work that gives great insight into Catholic mystical spirituality. As an Evangelical, engaged in study of A.W. Read more
Published on Aug 15 2003 by Agent Grant Hawley

5.0 out of 5 stars Great... But Still a Bit Mysterious
I read this book thinking (and probably pretentiously so) that I myself was passing through a 'dark night' of sorts. This, however, is dangerous. Read more
Published on Jul 27 2003 by Kevin A Koehler

4.0 out of 5 stars The scientist of prayer
Yes, John of the Cross is hard to read. I have not read all translations, and have it in mind as a project, but I don't expect ever to take a book by him to the beach for a... Read more
Published on Oct 31 2002 by Janet Knori

5.0 out of 5 stars the doctrine of st. john of the cross
By Sister Elizabeth Ruth, O.D.C., Carmel of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk

St. John of the Cross is known as the Mystical Doctor, because in a pre-eminent way he is the... Read more

Published on Oct 23 2002 by ecclesia_semper_reformanda_est

5.0 out of 5 stars watershed in ascetical and mystical theology
St. John of the Cross is unique in the history of Western mysticism. Before St. John of the Cross, at least ten centuries witness the development of ascetical and mystical... Read more
Published on Aug 8 2002 by los desaparecidos

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
I very highly recommend this book to anyone. It is written by Saint John of the Cross. It is a must read for all Christians.
Published on Mar 13 2002 by Rosella Ann Myles

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Universal
St. John of the Cross has been called the doctor of the soul. His explanation of the different Dark Nights are superb. Read more
Published on April 16 2001 by Alfredo Delregato

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - but requires background for understanding
John of the Cross's writings show the total intensity and detachment of one who has reached a point of union with God that is a sheer gift of grace. Read more
Published on Oct 16 2000 by Elizabeth G. Melillo

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