Listen "The Life of St. John of the Cross"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Lives of the Saints, we journey into the soul-stirring life of Saint John of the Cross—the mystic poet, reformer, and Doctor of the Church whose writings illuminate the dark night of the soul and the blazing fire of divine love. From his humble beginnings in poverty-stricken Spain to his heroic partnership with Saint Teresa of Ávila in reforming the Carmelite Order, we follow his path of profound prayer, imprisonment, mystical poetry, and ultimate union with God. Discover how this quiet, gentle friar transformed the Church with nothing but a crucifix, a pen, and an unbreakable love for Christ. His story is not just history—it’s a roadmap to holiness.
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