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The Thomistic Institute
Our Ultimate End and the Dark Night of the Soul | Prof. Steven Jensen
May 29, 2024
Prof. Steven Jensen delves into Aquinas and St. John of the Cross's teachings on the ultimate end and dark night of the soul. Topics include desire, spiritual growth, purification through dark nights, aligning will with the divine good, satisfaction, mysticism, love of God and others, and complexities of human nature in pursuit of the good.
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- Passing through dark nights is essential for spiritual growth, not exclusive to mystics.
- Actions should be habitually directed towards the ultimate end - the vision of God.
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St. John of the Cross Teaches Dark Nights Are Essential for Spiritual Growth
St. John of the Cross emphasizes the necessity of passing through dark nights for spiritual development. He outlines three major stages of the spiritual life: beginner, proficient, and perfect, with dark nights marking transitions. These dark nights, of senses and of soul, are not exclusive to mystics but are essential for anyone seeking spiritual growth.
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