Saint John of the Cross

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

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

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

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