The Ascent of Mount Carmel by John of the Cross – a Personal Journey
The “The Ascent of Mount Carmel” by John of the Cross is a guide for spiritual growth and contemplative prayer. This is our summary and my personal journey.
The Prayer of Resting, or more specifically, what spiritual writers call “resting in Christ,” can be as simple as sitting still for 30 seconds of silence.
The “The Ascent of Mount Carmel” by John of the Cross is a guide for spiritual growth and contemplative prayer. This is our summary and my personal journey.
Here are our resources for our Contemplative Prayer Project.
The way of Jesus leads to rest. His is a gentle yoke. He longs to lift our burdens and give us rest.
Many Christians have dedicated a special time of day when they pray. But the Bible calls us to pray continually.
John of the Cross wrote a book called “The Living Flame of Love.” He was near the end of his life and at the very peak of mystical experience.
The concept of Contemplative Prayer can be difficult to understand. But in Psalm 62, David provides a great description:
John of the Cross wrote “The Dark Night” in 1578 or 1579. It is a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer.
St. Teresa of Ávila wrote “The Interior Castle” in 1577. It is a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer.