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St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)
was a great mystic,
poet, and friar of Spain. Initially persecuted by the church for his
mystical views, he found refuge and support in
St. Teresa of Avila.
His Ascent of Mount Carmel,
The
Dark Night of the Soul , and
A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul have provided profound spiritual guidance to
seekers from all religions.
  
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