The Bride Of Christ As Spiritual Directee: John of the Cross and Spiritual Direction

The article focuses on John of the Cross's perspective on the spiritual journey towards union with God and the role of the spiritual director in guiding the directee, portrayed as the "bride" in the context of the Spiritual Canticle. Topics include the transformative process of seekin...

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Published in:The Way
Main Author: Baigent, Ruthie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Jesuits 2024
In: The Way
Further subjects:B Holy Cross
B Spiritual Exercises
B Spiritual Formation
B Canticles
B Jesus Christ
B Supernatural beings
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Summary:The article focuses on John of the Cross's perspective on the spiritual journey towards union with God and the role of the spiritual director in guiding the directee, portrayed as the "bride" in the context of the Spiritual Canticle. Topics include the transformative process of seeking spiritual health, the bride's relentless pursuit of union with Christ, and the psychological consequences of this union on natural powers, as interpreted by John.
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