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'This impressive book introduces us to the beautiful, painful world of John of the Cross, who is still our surest guide into the mystery of God's love.' (Abbott Christopher Jamieson )
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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 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.
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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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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In my opinion, no other mystic offers instruction on the spiritual path in such a systematic and helpful way as St. John of the Cross. This book is unique too, because (as far as I know) there is no other non-academic work which explores John's ideas so thoroughly and carefully.
It's a book to be read slowly, though, as John talks of a world and an experience which is utterly beyond and above most of our imaginations... yet one, he assures us, that is open and available for us all.
I can't recommend this book enough. It gave me hope, courage and inspiration - I hope it has a similar effect on you.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This book takes John of the Cross off the shelf & out of the incomprehensible realm of 'mystic'. Matthew succeeds in making John's teaching relevant without compromising John's message. No small task but one for which modern readers should be grateful. I am.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a MUST, if you are interested in close union with God and Prayer. It is simple to read and the examples are every day ones that make much sense and make it easier to understand.
I have recommended it to numerous people and probably will also buy copies to hand to some contacts of mine. It has made a big difference to my prayer life. I hope it sill do the same for you.
I have recommended it to numerous people and probably will also buy copies to hand to some contacts of mine. It has made a big difference to my prayer life. I hope it sill do the same for you.
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Useful and enjoyable
Fr. Matthew writes well and authoritatively on St. John of the Cross. Perhaps most useful is his explanation of what St. John of the Cross means and how to interpret his writings. Read more
Published 12 months ago by M. Hamann
Must Read!
The Impact of God is profound, beautiful and a must read for those who want to discover the richness of the carmelite spirituality. It also explains John of the Cross wonderfully. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by Mario Gerada
A good introduction to John of the Cross
If you want a compact introduction to the writings of John of the Cross, this is an excellent source. It is certainly more accessible than John's writings. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by Ronald G. Bailey
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