St. John of the Cross
San Juan de la Cruz
1542-1591 • Spanish
Christian Mysticism
Spanish mystic, Carmelite friar, and poet. His Dark Night of the Soul maps the spiritual journey through suffering to divine union.
Key Works
- Dark Night of the Soul
- Ascent of Mount Carmel
- Spiritual Canticle
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Quotes by St. John of the Cross
103 quotes“He who knows how to die in all things, will have life in all things.”
deathSayings of Light and Love
“All for the love of God.”
loveSayings of Light and Love
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