John of the Cross: Poet and Mystic

By: Keith J. Egan

Narrated by: Keith J. Egan

Length: 6 hrs

Publisher's summary

St. John of the Cross is one of the most inspiring figures in the history of Christianity: a saint of profound faith, a compelling mystic, and an immensely gifted poet. Now, you can explore the life, teachings, writings, and reflections of St. John of the Cross.

John of the Cross is perhaps the most famous of the incredibly faithful group of Christians known as mystics. A gentle and compassionate figure, John was not only a Carmelite priest but an eloquent poet and author as well. Under the guidance of leading Carmelite spirituality expert Prof. Keith Egan, you will explore the life and works of St. John of the Cross. In doing so, you will understand the rich history of the Christian mystical tradition. Through John's writings, you will gain a deep appreciation for this great Doctor of the Church who inspires Christians to pray and love as God intended.

John's conversion is a powerful story of doubt, passion, struggle, and ultimately enduring faith. As you journey from John's encounters with Teresa of Avila to his nine-month imprisonment in Spain, you will encounter a truly fascinating saint. You will also explore John's poems and writings, which tell of his profound encounters with God. As you encounter the deepest hopes, fears, and emotions of St. John of the Cross, you will come to know personally this Carmelite friar whose gentle compassion continues to inspire us.

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Wonderful review

As a discalced Carmelite secular, I found this audiobook wonderful and inspiring. Professor Egan is very humble regarding his presentation, but I found it inspiring and leading me to want to go into more depth about St John of the Cross. Thank you Professor Egan!

Excellent Overview of John of the Cross

It leaves you thirsty to read John’s writings. It provides a Excellent Overview of his spirituality and personality.

Somehow turns it into all about Rahner and v Balthasar

This is supposed to be about John of the Cross but the author Egan somehow manages to squeeze in overt apologetics for the his personal heroes the modernists Rahner and v Balthasar. Egan seems never to miss an opportunity to say things like “and this has recently been affirmed by the great theologian Rahner” as if Rahner, who was never even part of the magisterium is in a position to “affirm” anything except his own wacky and heretical ideas. Anyway, the point is that Egan turns a book supposed to be about the great Saint John of the cross, into apologetics for his pet modernist theologians even when they are completely irrelevant to the subject matter.
This ruins the book and obscures John.