John of the Cross, Man & Mystic, by Richard P. Hardy
John of the Cross, Man & Mystic, by Richard P. Hardy.
St. John of the Cross, great mystic of the Christian tradition, knew suffering first-hand: his personal "dark night" included exile, imprisonment, starvation, abuse. Yet, sustained by tremendous faith and steeped in an enormous love for God and humanity, he surrendered to the Divine and was drawn through his experiences to a profound compassion for and solidarity with others.
Key features:
Selected excerpts from the works from John of the Cross Guide to reading the works Extensive annotated bibliography Photos and color reproductions of masterpiece artwork Author profile: Richard P. Hardy received his doctorate at the University of Strasbourg, France, and is a professor of Christian Spirituality, lecturing in the United States , Canada , Philippines , and Hong Kong . His workshops, retreats, and conferences on Carmelite spirituality focus particularly on St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila .
Paperback / 216 pages / Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 8"
