John of the
Cross, St.
Personal
Western mystic
Combined mysticism with the theology
Combined mysticism with the theology
and philosophy of Aquinas
Became a Carmelite monk in 1563
Ordained a priest in 1567
Organized the Discalced Carmelites in 1568
Imprisoned for monastic reform 1576-1577
Named Doctor in 1926 by Benedict XV
Became a Carmelite monk in 1563
Ordained a priest in 1567
Organized the Discalced Carmelites in 1568
Imprisoned for monastic reform 1576-1577
Named Doctor in 1926 by Benedict XV
Place and dates
Ubeda, Andalusia
1542-1591
Writings
Spiritual
Canticle: a mystical
poem
Living Flame of Love: a mystical poem
Dark Night of the Soul: describes the soul's progress
Living Flame of Love: a mystical poem
Dark Night of the Soul: describes the soul's progress
in union with God
