Saint John of the Cross is one of Christianity’s greatest poets and mystics, is nevertheless often intimidating to those who want to read his works. His subject matter and writing style, coupled with his use of Scholastic terminology, can make his prose difficult to understand. And although our era is witnessing a growing interest in contemplative prayer and practice, many suspect that this 16th century Carmelite is just too demanding and harsh to appeal to ordinary Christians.
With The Ascent of Mount Carmel: Reflections, Father Marc Foley shares his seasoned wisdom, gleaned from years of reading and teaching John of the Cross, with contemporary spiritual seekers. He deftly weaves together insights from psychology, theology, and literature to make The Ascent of Mount Carmel both understandable and relevant to daily life.