Tag Archives: St John of the Cross

Do not seek Christ without the Cross

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Catholicism Pure & Simple
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Saint John of the Cross, pray for us!

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Dec. 14 is the liturgical memorial of Saint John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite priest best known for reforming his order together with Saint Teresa of Avila, and for writing the classic spiritual treatise “The Dark Night of … Continue reading →

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Saint John of the Cross, pray for us!

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple
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In honour of St John of the Cross

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple
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St. John of Avila – proclaimed Doctor of the Church.

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Discourse of Pope Benedict XVI: St John of Avila proclaimed Doctor of the Universal Church Dear Brothers and Sisters, with great joy, here in this Cathedral Church of Santa María La Real de la Almudena, I announce to the People … Continue reading →

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St John of the Cross – Mystic, Doctor of the Church and Co-founder of the Discalced Carmelites

Posted on December 14, 2010 by mmvc61

St John of the Cross was born in Spain around 1542 and brought up in great poverty. After the death of his father, the family was constantly on the move in search of a living. Eventually they arrived in Medina … Continue reading →

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