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John of the Cross – The Dark Night of the Soul – Book 1 – Chapter 3

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Mal

[Some imperfections of spiritual avarice commonly found in beginners.] 1. Many beginners also at times possess great spiritual avarice. They hardly ever seem content with the spirit God gives them. They become unhappy and peevish because they don’t find the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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John of the Cross – The Dark Night of the Soul – Book 1 – Introduction

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Mal

A treatise on the night of the senses One dark night, fired with love’s urgent longings – ah, the sheer grace! – I went out unseen my house being now all stilled. [Explanation] 1. In this first stanza, the soul … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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