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The Ascent of Mount Carmel

Book • 1577
Written between 1578 and 1579, 'The Ascent of Mount Carmel' is a systematic treatment of the soul's journey towards divine union.

The book details the 'Dark Night of the Soul,' a period of spiritual privation and purification necessary for achieving union with God. It is divided into three sections and serves as a commentary on four poetic stanzas by John of the Cross.

The work emphasizes the importance of letting go of worldly attachments and enduring spiritual suffering to reach the ultimate goal of transformation in God and a mystical union with Christ.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by St. John of the Cross to explain that our desires must become completely purified.
Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time - Singularly Devoted
Mentioned by Dr.
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David Anders
to illustrate that experiencing darkness can lead to a deeper spiritual understanding.
The Wealth of the Catholic Church
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James Finley
as a source of spiritual guidance and insight, particularly regarding the "dark night of the soul."
T.S. Eliot: Session 2

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