John of the Cross for Beginners is an invaluable introduction for anyone entering or considering Christian inner work, or wishing to go further on their path of development. Meninger unfolds for contemporary contemplative seekers the essence of these classical texts, section by section. These two texts- The Ascent of Mount Carmel and The Dark Night of the Soul-explore the inner spiritual journey in all its revelations and challenges, its moments of joy and its moments of profound torment. In this concise and beautifully written exposition, he guides the reader through two of the basic works of inner development by one of the most significant and influential of all Christian mystics, St. John of the Cross, provides a road map for all who seek to make the. William Meninger, OCSO, is one of the leading figures in the centering prayer movement. In his major work, Ascent of Mount Carmel, the 16th century Spanish poet and mystic, St.
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