Words of Wisdom for Our World: The Precautions and Counsels of St. John of the Cross

Words of Wisdom for Our World: The Precautions and Counsels of St. John of the Cross
ISBN-10
1725226758
ISBN-13
9781725226753
Category
Religion
Pages
80
Language
English
Published
2009-09-01
Publisher
Wipf and Stock Publishers
Author
Susan Muto

Description

Thomas Merton once described the Precautions and Counsels of St. John of the Cross as "the most detailed and concrete and practical set of rules for arriving at religious perfection I have ever seen." Yet many today need assistance in discovering the treasures these brief works contain. In this book, Susan Muto continues her efforts to open up the riches of John of the Cross for modern audiences. She shows how these challenging texts, first written for sixteenth century friars and nuns, are firmly rooted in the values of the Gospel, and offer essential practical and spiritual wisdom for contemporary men and women of every age and way of life. Also included are a translation of the Precautions and Counsels by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D., as well as a preface by the translator.

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