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Carmelite Conversations focuses on the teachings of Carmelite Spirituality and its application to our busy lives. It provides advice on how to live the Carmelite call to combine contemplative prayer with service to the Church. Topics are especially pertinent to those who are Secular Carmelites or considering the call to Carmel.
Clarifying the Dark Night with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Carmelite Conversations
13 minutes
2 weeks ago
Clarifying the Dark Night with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Have you ever considered yourself a mystic? What exactly is a mystic? What is mysticism? How does it apply to me?
The mystic, St. John of the Cross, dives into what the “Dark Night of the Soul” entails. In general, many people just think it refers to hard times. In this presentation, Deacon Baldwin clarifies that the “Dark Night” is by first giving us examples of what it is NOT!
He follows by expounding upon the true meaning of the “Dark Night of the Soul” and the call to a deeper intimacy and love of our Lord.
Carmelite Conversations
Carmelite Conversations focuses on the teachings of Carmelite Spirituality and its application to our busy lives. It provides advice on how to live the Carmelite call to combine contemplative prayer with service to the Church. Topics are especially pertinent to those who are Secular Carmelites or considering the call to Carmel.
