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John of the Cross - Wikipedia. St. John of the Cross OCD (Spanish: Juan de la Cruz; Latin: Ioannes a Cruce; born Juan de Yepes y Álvarez; 24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591) was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and Carmelite friar of converso origin.
Learn about the life, writings, and legacy of St. John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic, poet, and reformer of Carmelite monasticism. He wrote about the steps of mystical ascent and the dark night of the soul in his poems and treatises.
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St. John of the Cross. Catholic Online. Saints & Angels. Facts. Feastday: December 14. Patron: of Contemplatives, mystics and Spanish poets. Birth: 1542. Death: December 14, 1591. Beatified: January 25, 1675 by Pope Clement X. Canonized: December 27, 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs.
Dec 14, 2021 · Saint John of the Cross was a 16th century reformer of the Carmelite way of life. Together with Saint Teresa of Avila, he lived the primitive Rule of their Order, and paid a dear price for his commitment to reform and authentic living. Saint John of the Cross died in 1591.
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Learn about the life, spirituality, and writings of St. John of the Cross, a Carmelite reformer and mystic. He experienced various trials and graces in his quest for union with God, and wrote the famous "Dark Night" and "Spiritual Canticle".
Aug 8, 2008 · One undersized, narrow-minded friar who spent most of his energy on reforming yet another religious order could easily be overlooked. But today John of the Cross, as he came to be called,...
Dec 14, 2023 · Learn about the life, works, and legacy of John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic, poet, and Carmelite reformer. He is a Doctor of the Church and a master of mystical theology.
