About Saint John of the Cross
John of the Cross joined Teresa of Ávila in reforming the Carmelite order toward greater simplicity and contemplative focus. Opponents imprisoned him for nine months, where he began poetry of extraordinary spiritual depth. His Dark Night and Spiritual Canticle describe purification not as abandonment by God but as a journey toward transforming union in love.
Prayer
Pray with Saint John of the Cross
God of hidden presence, through Saint John of the Cross’s intercession, sustain everyone passing through spiritual darkness. Purify our attachments, bless poets and contemplatives, and lead us beyond fear into the freedom of your love. Amen.
