The Impact of God: Soundings from St John of the Cross (Hodder Christian Paperbacks)

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The Contemporary Challenge of John of the Cross: An Introduction to His Life and Writings. John of the Cross: St John of the Cross: Songs in the Night. The Practice of Contemplation According to St. John of the Cross by James R. The Ascent of Mount Carmel: Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Prepared by Marc Foley, O. The Letters Of St. The Letters of St. The Poetry of St. The Prayers of St. A Framed Portrait of St.

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John of the Cross, New York: Fount, , briefly recounts the essentials. Soundings in St John of the Cross, London: Christian Spirituality from the New Testament to St. John of the Cross, London: Darton, Longman and Todd, , , is brief but well-focussed on central issues.

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Return to Book Page. The Impact of God by Iain Matthew ,. St John of the Cross testifies to a God who longs to meet us in our deepest need. Whilst rejection and imprisonment played their part in the life of this sixteenth-century Spanish friar, John's poetry and prose reveal the beauty and power of a wondrous God. It gives us courage to believe in the possibility of change in our own lives, however unlikely or impossible this may St John of the Cross testifies to a God who longs to meet us in our deepest need.

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It gives us courage to believe in the possibility of change in our own lives, however unlikely or impossible this may seem. Father Iain Matthew uses this classic inspirational Christian writing as his starting point, and offers five interpretations which make its richness relevant to the modern reader.

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There are some intriguing passages in this book, for instance the idea that an experience of God is always marked by faith, hope and love or that an experience of dryness does not always mean a lack of God's presence or that an experience of warmth proves his presence. First Edition Book condition: Prepared by Marc Foley, O. Marocchi see above, acutely surveys recent scholarship. Wikisource has original works written by or about: While at El Calvario he composed his first version of his commentary on his poem, The Spiritual Canticle , perhaps at the request of the nuns in Beas.

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Fantastic little book on John of the Cross and, incidentally, the spiritual life as a whole. Jul 15, Tania rated it it was amazing. This book really pressed into the idea of connecting with the heart of God. I pondered the writing for days and months and even shared thoughts out of it with several discipleship groups that I meet with.

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St John of the Cross had an amazing story of connecting the deepest with God when he was imprisoned for years and actually felt the most abandoned. It was during this time where he discovered the pre This book really pressed into the idea of connecting with the heart of God. It was during this time where he discovered the presence of God away from everything else and possibly deeper than I can imagine. This will be a book i re-visit for sure. Jan 02, Ona Kiser rated it it was amazing. A really thoughtful and tender exploration of the life and teachings of St.

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After further consideration I'd say this is a really genius book, as it is practice focused, discussing St. John of the Cross's life and work in terms of how one can understand and apply his ideas, experiences, wisdom and teachings in ones own spiritual life. Nov 22, Nita rated it it was amazing. Dec 29, Ann Yeong rated it it was amazing. An excellent guide to St. Introduces the saint's spirit and writing simply yet powerfully. Apr 14, Judy Olmanson rated it it was amazing. I'll re-read this many times for its lucid exposition on John of the Cross, the meanings and impact if his writings for us today.

It's a should, must read for anyone seeking God. Sep 27, Gina rated it it was amazing. I love this book!