{"product_id":"the-life-of-st-john-of-the-cross","title":"The Life of St. John of the Cross","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiography of St. John of the Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the Dark Night of the Soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronicles the Carmelite reform with St. Teresa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes selections from his mystical poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspires deeper prayer and trust in God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the extraordinary life of St. John of the Cross, one of the Church's greatest mystics and spiritual masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn from the rare 1680 \u003ci\u003eSpeculum Carmelitanum,\u003c\/i\u003e this compelling biography follows the saint's journey from humble beginnings in Spain to his pivotal role in reforming the Carmelite Order alongside St. Teresa of Ávila. Through hardship, persecution, and unwavering fidelity to God, St. John became a profound teacher of contemplative prayer and the path to holiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores his enduring spiritual insights, including the true meaning of the \"Dark Night of the Soul\" as a journey of purification leading to deeper union with God. Selections from his mystical poetry further illuminate the beauty of his teaching and the depth of his love for Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in history, spirituality, and inspiration, this biography offers readers both a portrait of heroic sanctity and practical encouragement for navigating suffering, spiritual dryness, and the pursuit of a deeper relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAN Books and Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53124795957557,"sku":"1013071","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/7494\/2517\/files\/media_468e83fc-39c3-4239-a825-6353e985248a.jpg?v=1783948426","url":"https:\/\/www.catholiccompany.com\/products\/the-life-of-st-john-of-the-cross","provider":"The Catholic Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}