St. John of the Cross — Session Seven

About this sermon

This is the seventh session that focuses on the mystic, St. John of the Cross. With this episode, James Finley turns to St. John of the Cross’s work on The Spiritual Canticle and The Living Flame of Love, moving us from The Dark Night to the mystical union with God that blossoms in this “night” as it comes to fruition. Turning to the Mystics is a podcast from the Center for Action and Contemplation with host James Finley who offers a modern take on the timeless wisdom of the Christian mystics through meditation and practice. This podcast is for people searching for something more meaningful, intimate, and richly present in the divine gift of their lives. Turning to the Mystics podcast: https://cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics/ Episode transcript: https://www.cac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TTTM_Transcript_STJOC_S7.pdf CAC PODCASTS The Center for Action and Contemplation’s (CAC) podcast network serves as a gateway to the contemplative path. In partnership with Richard Rohr and our core faculty, our podcast series are designed to provide spiritual wisdom and guidance in support of inner and outer transformation. https://cac.org/podcasts/ CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is an educational nonprofit introducing seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. Founded by Richard Rohr in 1987, our programs and resources are designed to help deepen prayer practice and strengthen compassionate engagement in the world.   Learn more about Who We Are: https://bit.ly/3D8TtdU  Learn more about What We Do: https://bit.ly/3qrYFGc  Learn more about Richard Rohr: https://bit.ly/3ozYdmP  Learn more about Contemplation: https://bit.ly/3wNojGF

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• Jesus Christ