Ascent of mount carmel commentary on the book 2016

The book is a systematic treatment of the ascetical life in pursuit of mystical union with christ, giving advice and reporting on his own experience. The famed 16thcentury spanish mystics incomparable guide to spiritual life illuminates the path through confusion and despair that leads to union with god. Saint john of the cross, doctor of the church, was published in 1578. Carmel wherein is treated the proximate means of ascending to union with god, which is faith. John depicts the souls ascent to mount carmelallegorically, the place of godand the dark night that. This year of formation is built around the ascent of mount carmel. In the ascent of mount carmel st john of the cross illustrates the souls progress to the summit of the metaphorical mt carmel where god is encountered. The book is a systematic treatment of the ascetical life in pursuit of mystical union with christ, giving advice and reporting on. S ubida del monte carmelo is a 16thcentury spiritual treatise by spanish catholic mystic and poet saint john of the cross.

Jun 28, 2019 the ascent of mount carmel is a spiritual poetic treatise by the spanish catholic st. The ascent of mount carmel is part of four works by john dealing with the dark night of the. The ascent of mount carmel is one of the timeless classics of christian contemplation, radical in its time and deeply influential in the world today. Jul 01, 2011 the ascent of mount carmel is the third major work of st. John depicts the souls ascent to mount carmel allegorically, the place of godand the dark night that. John of the cross treats of how the soul may prepare itself in order to attain in a short time to divine union. He talks alot about the dangers of relying to much on prophesy from our own interpretation and how prophesy rarely occurs literally or how we expect it. This book is priceless in bringing this area of catholic spirituality to both the advanced and serious beginners. A commentary on the ascent of mount carmel and the dark night of the soul. The ascent of mount carmel is the third major work of st. A commentary on the ascent of mount carmel and the dark night of the economic and social geography. The books contain a detailed description and explanation of each of the mystical and contemplative stages on the path to god.

The book is a systematic treatment of the ascetical life in pursuit of mystical union with christ. I have read several commentaries on the writings on st. Along with the dark night of the soul, the living flame of god, and the spiritual canticle, the ascent of mount carmel is regarded as one of the greatest works of mysticism in christianity. The book is divided into three sections and is presented as a commentary on four poetic. The work is divided into three sections and is set out as a commentary on a short poem at the. May 25, 20 ascent of mount carmel subida del monte carmelo is a 16thcentury spiritual treatise by spanish catholic mystic and poet st john of the cross. The following stanzas include all the doctrine i intend to discuss in this book, the ascent of mount carmel.

The ascent of mount carmel, which he began composing after his escape from prison, is the story of the loneliness and suffering of the soul before its reunion with god. The book gives advice through the authors own experience. Wherein is described the nature of dark night and how necessary it is to pass through it to divine union. The major works are the ascent of mount carmel, the dark night, the. John of the cross called the ascent of mount carmel. Included in this volume is not only the relatively brief poem only eight stanzas long but the poet s own stanzabystanza, linebyline, and versebyverse deconstruction as well. John of the cross a spanish mystic and major figure of the catholic reformation in 16th century spain. The ascent of mount carmel reflections ics publications. Oct 14, 2016 ascent of mount carmel is a 16thcentury spiritual treatise by spanish catholic mystic and poet saint john of the cross. The final two books of the five book treatise are generally printed separately and called the dark night of the soul. St john of the cross and st teresa of avila worked together to reform the carmelite order in the roman catholic church, in which he. Librivox recording of the ascent of mount carmel by saint john of the cross. The soul will be clothed in a new understanding of god in god through. You may want to do the responses below as you read, in order to save time.

A commentary on the ascent of mount carmel and the dark night of the soul since the conduct of beginners in the way of god is much involved in the love of pleasure and self, god desires to withdraw them from this inferior way of loving. John of the cross, that discusses how ones soul undergoes earthly. It recounts johns passage through a dark night of faith on his journey toward complete union with god. Wherein is described how strait is the way that leads to eternal life and how completely detached and disencumbered must be those that. John of the cross includes the ascent of mount carmel, the dark night. The underlying starting point of john of the cross is thus. For there is naught good, save only god, and, all the wealth and glory of all creation, in comparison with the wealth which is god, is supreme poverty and wretchedness saint john of the cross, book i, ascent of mount carmel. He talks alot about the dangers of relying to much on prophesy from our own interpretation and how prophesy rarely occurs literally or how we expect it to unfold. A commentary on the ascent of mount carmel and the dark.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading st. Ascent of mount carmelbook 2chapter i wikisource, the. St john of the cross and st teresa of avila worked together to reform the carmelite order in the roman catholic church, in which he is honored as one of the doctors of the church. John describes the different mystic experiences the soul encounters. The work is divided into three sections and is set out as a commentary on. This volume represents a contemporary english edition of johns rarely published work, ascent of mount carmel, a commentary on his entire spiritual vision. John depicts the souls ascent to mount carmelallegorically, the place of godand the dark night that the soul must endure to reach it. Ascent of mount carmel saint vincent college bookstore.

In the books of kings, elijah challenges 450 prophets of a particular baal to a contest at the altar on mount carmel to determine whose deity was genuinely in control of the kingdom of israel. Ascent of mount carmel is a 16thcentury spiritual treatise by spanish catholic mystic and poet saint john of the cross. Ascent of mount carmel subida del monte carmelo is a 16thcentury spiritual treatise by spanish catholic mystic and poet st john of the cross. Introduction argument prologue beginning of book book i. Then the third book deals with the night of the memory and will. Ascent of mount carmel wikisource, the free online library. The ascent is the first of two books written by st john of the cross regarding mystical theology the other being the dark night which is the continuation of the ascent. Father marc foley may think he has written a book of reflections his word based on the commentary by st. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else.

And this will be expounded at length in the course of this second. Thomas merton called john of the cross the greatest of all mystical theologians. Browse a new selection of discounted kindle books each month. The ascent of mount carmel is a spiritual poetic treatise by the spanish catholic st. Ascent of mount carmel book one to chapter 4 1578 youtube. Just wondering has anyone read the book by saint john of the cross called ascent of mount carmel. The book is divided into three sections and is presented as a commentary on four poetic stanzas by john on the subject of the dark night. Johns unique contribution to mystical theology was not simply his mysticism, for there have been other mystics. Jan 11, 2012 considered one of the great spanish poets, st. Through his lyric poetry and humble wisdom he has become an encouraging companion for people throughout the centuries who are passing through their own dark nights. Indeed, one name for mount carmel is jabal mar elyas. Reviewed in the united states on december 31, 2016. This volume represents a contemporary english edition of johns rarely published work ascent of mount carmel, a commentary on his entire spiritual vision. The ascent of mount carmel is part of four works by john dealing with the dark.

This morning whilst listening to an audio, i came across these words. John of the cross lived a monastic and ascetic life, believing this was the best way to combat the evils of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and to focus on god alone. Reviewed in the united states on november 11, 2016. John of the cross sketch, poem, prologue and chapters 1 through 6 note. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Anthony lilles std podcast mp3 audio the ascent of mt. Sep 17, 2010 in the ascent of mount carmel st john of the cross illustrates the souls progress to the summit of the metaphorical mt carmel where god is encountered. John of the cross most important and insightful works, ascent of mount carmel is a brilliant work of christian mysticism. Published on jun 17, 2016 ascent of mount carmel by.

The ascent of mount carmel christian book distributors. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet langua ge source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. A commentary on the ascent of mount carmel and the dark night. But as i read it i thought over and over, this is a master class on the spiritual life. The book looks at the ascetical life in pursuit of a mystical union with christ. Ascent of mount carmel catholic spiritual direction. Ascent of mount carmel ebook by saint john of the cross. The book is a systematic treatment of the ascetical life in pursuit of mystical union with christ, giving advice and reporting on 2016 reprint of 1945 edition. Yet i will quote each stanza again before its explanation and give the. Nov 15, 2017 the ascent of mount carmel john of the cross 0. John of the cross the ascent of mount carmel and i recommend it to all those who wish to enhance their spiritual life.

The work is connected to another treatise on the dark night of the soul, also by st. The poem recounts johns passage through a dark night of faith on his journey. Verse 12 really helped me see more clearly, so i thought i would share it. Ascent of mount carmel by saint john of the cross, paperback. We met in april 2016 in new york, both for this interview and to participate in an. I have bought this book to add to a fair collection of medieval works on. Gives very profitable counsels and instruction, both to beginners and to proficients, that they may know how to disencumber themselves of all that is temporal and not to encumber themselves with the spiritual, and to remain in complete detachment and. A commentary on the ascent of mount carmel and the dark night of the soul kindle edition by meninger, william. Sep 06, 2016 just wondering has anyone read the book by saint john of the cross called ascent of mount carmel.

Subida del monte carmelo is a 16thcentury spiritual treatise by spanish catholic mystic and poet saint john of the cross. John discuses the active night of the spirit at this point although the path isnt exclusively portrayed as a straightforward, stepbystep progression, but sometimes as an ongoing journey with each element intertwined, the soul has already mortified its attachments to the things of the world. John of the cross the ascent of mount carmel and i recommend it to all those who wish to enhance their spiritual life and have an intimate encounter with god. The active purification of the spirit, of the understanding, memory and will.