It's been a while since we've done one of these posts, but ... here we go!
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December 14 is the feast day of St John of the Cross, born in Spain as Juan de Yepes y Álvarez. At the age of 21, he joined the Carmelite order, following the example of St Teresa of Avila, with whom he corresponded.
He is most known for his mystical writings, especially The Dark Night of the Soul. His writings are considered landmarks both in the realm of spiritual writings, and also of all Spanish literature. The impacts of this work and others led to his being named a Doctor of Church in 1926.
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