Saint John of the Cross, Bob Lord
Saint John of the Cross, Bob Lord
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Saint John of the Cross

Author: Bob Lord, Bob and Penny Lord

Narrator: Luz Elena Sandoval-Lord

Unabridged: 1 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2019


Synopsis

Saint John of the Cross joined with St. Teresa of Avila to reform the Carmelite Order. Follow his life, as he brings about reform of the Discalced Male Carmelites in Avila, Salamanca, Alba de Tormes and visit Segovia where he is buried..Canonized in 1726, 200 years later, he was declared a Doctor of the Universal Church.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ronald on May 19, 2024

I knew nothing about St John of the Cross (Juan de la Cruz) until after I had the immensely spiritual experience of viewing Salvador Dalí’s engrossing painting “Christ of Saint John of the Cross” at its home in Glasgow last summer. The title of the painting finds its origins in the fact that the unu......more

Goodreads review by Gary on September 03, 2024

Featuring a collection of brief excerpts from Saint John of the Cross and introductory chapter openings by translator and author Mirabai Starr, this is a meaningful primer into some of his insights. Some of Starr's content: "Let doubt become my ally, and longing my friend. Burn whatever stands between m......more

Goodreads review by Catrina on July 17, 2022

I enjoyed Starr's short but accessible translations of Saint John of the Cross's writings and teachings.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on May 20, 2022

Mirabai's reflections are better than some of the writings of St. John of the Cross anthologized here. Her closing prayer is beautiful as is the stunning icon on the cover of the book.......more