Thus the soul goes forth out of itself, away from all created things, to the sweet and delightsome union of the love of God, “in darkness and in safe… - John of the Cross

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Thus the soul goes forth out of itself, away from all created things, to the sweet and delightsome union of the love of God, “in darkness and in safety.

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About John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross, or San Juan de la Cruz (24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591) was a Spanish Carmelite mystic and poet.

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Native Name: Juan de la Cruz
Alternative Names: Saint John of the Cross
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The method of some directors is sufficient to encumber souls receiving these visions, or even to lead them astray. They do not guide them along the paths of humility, and they give them a free hand in this matter, which causes a want of the true spirit of faith. Neither do these directors ground their disciples in faith, for they frequently make these visions a topic of conversation. Consequently, the individuals get the idea that their directors are setting store by their visions, and as a result they do the same and stay attached to them,

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