Q&A: Understanding St. John of the Cross’s Teachings on Purgation

St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, wrote about the soul’s journey to God through a process called purgation—a purification that prepares us to love God fully. His ideas, found in books like The Dark Night of the Soul, can feel complex, but they offer deep wisdom for anyone seeking a closer relationship…

The Path of Purgation: A Journey to Divine Union According to St. John of the Cross

In the heart of Christian mysticism lies a transformative journey—a path of purification that leads the soul from the shadows of worldly attachments to the radiant embrace of divine union. At the forefront of this spiritual odyssey stands St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, Carmelite friar, and Doctor of the Church, whose…

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Q&A: Understanding St. John of the Cross’s Teachings on Purgation

The Path of Purgation: A Journey to Divine Union According to St. John of the Cross