Dark Night of the Soul

By: St. John of the Cross

Narrated by: Michael Kramer

Part poetic masterpiece, part mystic treatise, The Dark Night of the Soul, by 16th century Carmelite monk St. John of the Cross, addresses the feeling of being forgotten by the Presence of the Almighty that every Christian desirous of walking more closely with God must pass through in order to learn to walk by faith and not by sight.

Spiritual persons suffer great trials - by reason - of the fear which they have of being lost on the road, thinking that all spiritual blessing is over for them and that God has abandoned them since they find no help or pleasure in good things. Then they grow weary, and endeavor to concentrate their faculties with some degree of pleasure upon some object of meditation, thinking that, when they are not doing this and yet are conscious of making an effort, they are doing nothing.

Perhaps one of the most widely recognized of the mystical writings, St. John's classic Dark Night of the Soul is not only practical theology but a beautiful balm of healing to anyone whose heart has ever echoed the words of Christ, "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?"

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A master in its own right

Never have I seen such a clear depiction of this process, although words can hardly equate to the reality in these matters.

Well done !

Obviously, the works of Saint John of the Cross are timeless. The professional production of the listen helped me absorb the message of purity, hope, and charity.

A wonderful guide for anyone needing renewal

This book provides a clear and deep understanding of the challenges all people face at some time in their lives and perhaps provide the confidence to endure.

Sweet Nectar

The narration was made for this work. I felt such kinship with St. John of the Cross as he described his soul’s ascent. I cried and smiled in identification and aspiration. I’m quite hoping I’m able to return to this work again and again. What a blessing this experience was.

Deep

Deep stuff, but if you like to think this will do it.