15 Days of Prayer with Saint John of the Cross

by Constant Tonnelier

Overview

Saint John of the Cross is known as the Doctor of Mystical Theology. The central theme of his mysticism is that through a life of pure faith and love of God, the soul may attain union with the Divine. As your retreat master and companion, John challenges you to become like Christ, to be wounded and suffer with Him, to be consumed by His presence and thus to be emptied of self, to be purified in heart and mind, and finally to be overcome and transformed by His love so that you love with God's love and discover your true image at the heart of the Trinity. The ultimate consequence of your 15 day journey with John of the Cross may therefore be the deep mystical union with God that John placed at the center of the Christian life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565484276
Publisher:	New City Press NY
Publication date:	01/10/2012
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	4.40(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Father Constant Tonnelier is a chaplain for the Carmelites in Laval, France and is a renowned expert in Carmelite spirituality. His other books include: 15 Days of Prayer with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Through the Liturgical Year with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

What People are Saying About This

Barry Vendy

Anyone who enters wholeheartedly upon this fifteen day period of prayer and meditation … should find it a rewarding experience, though also, I think, a demanding one … The recurring themes … include the call to seek God and union with God, and to be purified and transformed. The haunting, memorable phrase ‘wounded with love’ occurs more than once. Then you will find very helpful commentary to guide your thoughts by Carmelite chaplain Father Constant Tonnelier, before each chapter concludes with very constructive ‘Reflection Questions’. This is an excellent little book, designed to be used.

—Barry Vendy (on TheGoodBookStall.org)