Tag Archives: John of the Cross

Essay: The Literary Genre of the Spiritual Canticle of John of the Cross, by David B. Perrin

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Jonas

Does identifying the genre of a spiritual work simply place it in a literary category where it can be compared to other works in the same genre? Or does knowing the genre help the reader come to a deeper understanding … Continue reading →

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Article: “O Sweet Cautery”: John of the Cross and the Healing of the Natural World, by Mary Frohlich

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jonas

In her article for Horizons: The Journal of the College Theology Society (v. 43, n. 2, Dec. 2016, pp. 308-331), Mary Frohlich  argues for the value of the great 16th century Spanish mystic’s spirituality in meeting today’s ecological challenges. In the article’s … Continue reading →

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Article: The New Self of John of the Cross, by David B. Perrin

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Jonas

David’s article appeared in Vinayasadhana: Dharmaram Journal of Psycho-Spiritual Formation, v. 5, n. 1, January 2014. Here is its abstract: This essay outlines the journey of transformation and conversion in God as reflected in the writings of Saint John of the Cross. … Continue reading →

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