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William Meninger · 2014
Meninger's accessible commentary on John of the Cross's two major works — apophatic Carmelite mysticism, dark-night spirituality. Pairs with TER-DAY for the Spanish mystical-doctors axis.
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What this book knows
The soul reaches union with God only by surrendering every attachment that the senses, memory, and will cling to as substitutes for pure love.
faith-and-doubt
The soul is deprived of the pleasure of its desire in everything, remaining unoccupied and in darkness, like a blank tablet.
JOC-BEG-RC-007The divine ray of contemplation surpasses all natural light, thereby darkening the soul of all its natural abilities and lights.
JOC-BEG-RC-097self-and-identity
When the soul completely empties itself of self-will—annihilated—God is free to accomplish his will without hindrance.
JOC-BEG-RC-023Self-knowledge—humility—is foundational to knowledge of God. Augustine said: 'Let me know myself, Lord, and I will know you.'
JOC-BEG-RC-090transformation
The less the soul perceives ideas and images, the further it penetrates into the night of the spirit toward union transcending all knowledge.
JOC-BEG-RC-037The soul must experience a greater love and enjoyment in God, enkindling spiritual yearnings strong enough to throw off the yoke of nature.
JOC-BEG-RC-0206 published passages · book excerpt · research analysis
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