The Way of Saint John of the Cross

A Guide Through the Dark Night of the Soul

By: Susan Muto

Narrated by: Susan Muto

Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

For Anyone Who Has Faced a Dark Night in Their Lives, Wisdom from a Beloved Mystic

Is there a true seeker among us who has not endured what St. John of the Cross first called the "dark night of the soul" - a crisis, a betrayal, a sadness seeming without end? In The Way of St. John of the Cross, you will meet this towering figure - mystic, poet, healer of souls, and lover of God - and hear how this great explorer of mystical experience left an unfailing map to guide us through the dark nights of our own lives, one that promises eternal joy to all with the courage to follow it.

Scholar and author Susan Muto offers a new and accessible approach to St. John's secret wisdom of dark contemplation and brings to life the full glory of his story and the sacred ideal of mysticism that he embodied. Mining the four great masterpieces St. John wrote (at times as a prisoner in his own monastery), Muto immerses us in the transformational concepts, symbols, and metaphors at the heart of St. John's writing.

St. John's message is clear: The events that stretch our faith to the breaking point are in fact our greatest teachers. Without them, St. John taught, it is virtually impossible to know the truth of the spiritual life and the perfection of divine love. With many vivid examples from John's own extraordinary love affair with God, here is a trustworthy and uplifting guide to dwelling in the blessings darkness bestows on us, with The Way of St. John of the Cross.

©2005 Susan Muto (P)2005 Susan Muto

Great Intro to St, John of Cross

Clear introduction on St, John of the Cross. I thought the author was able to make the material understandable to the modern reader while remaining true to the teaching of St. John. She is a gifted teacher and easy to follow. Highly recommend.

Brilliant Presentation

A brilliant presentation of the heart of John of the Cross as Love who is God calling us to the center of our being.

Beautiful

Dr. Muto beautifully introduces the reader to Saint John of the Cross! I look forward to learning about this amazing Saint.

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I loved it. it was so inspirational and uplifting. I learned about the arrid times of the soul. these are very valuable teaching moments. also that God is at the center of us. this book is very valuable for a serious student of how to get closer to God.

Thank you Susan for this amazing work!

Your voice soft and loving. This is better than narrating the book. This is teaching! I was in a class with you and you were showing the way and you were not in the middle of the way.

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What would have made The Way of Saint John of the Cross better?

A DIFFERENT LESS PEDANTIC NARRATOR.

NARRATION IS A TRUE GIFT AND IT'S RARE THAT WRITER'S POSSESS IT.

Would you ever listen to anything by Susan Muto again?

NO

How did the narrator detract from the book?

BEYOND BORING, BEYOND DIDACTIC, BEYOND MY ABILITY TO LISTEN

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

YES. THE ORIGINAL ST. JOHN WRITINGS

Any additional comments?

MICHAEL KRAMER WHO NARRATES "THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL" IS A TERRIFIC NARRATOR AND WOULD HAVE SERVED THIS BOOK WELL.