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St
John of the Cross
Mystic
and Contemplative
"Known
as the Mystic Doctor for his poetry and commentary about solitary
prayer which entails steadfastly suffering aridity, misery, depression
and spiritual abandonment, in addition to normal ascetic practices,
in order to purify the soul in preparation for divine union with
God." from Little
Blue Light
His
Major Works:
Ascent of Mount Carmel (1619)
Dark Night of the Soul (1619)
Quotes
by John of the Cross:
Concerning
An Ecstasy Experienced In High Contemplation
"I entered into unknowing, and there I remained unknowing
transcending all knowledge."
"That
perfect knowledge was of peace and holiness held at no remove
in profound solitude; it was something so secret that I was left
stammering, transcending all knowledge."
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