MGC Dec 14 St John of the Cross
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St. John of the Cross, Dark Night of the Soul. One of my favorites. I picture him in deep meditation and becoming one with God, yes a love poem to God. Incredible beautiful. Love your interpretation of "My house now being at rest". Total emptiness. Everything "suspended", as he says, just him and his God. Thank you for mentioning this.
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