Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with St. John of the Cross's "Ascent of Mount Carmel," a timeless masterpiece of mystical theology.

This profound work charts the soul's arduous but rewarding climb towards union with God, using the powerful metaphor of ascending Mount Carmel. St. John of the Cross, a Doctor of the Church, meticulously guides the reader through the necessary stages of purification and detachment. Discover the path of "nada" (nothingness), learning to divest the soul of all worldly and spiritual attachments that hinder true communion with the Divine.

"Ascent of Mount Carmel" delves into the "active night of the senses" and the "active night of the spirit," stages of purgation where the soul, through disciplined effort and God's grace, is stripped of its imperfections and illuminated by faith. Though often paired with "Dark Night of the Soul," this treatise offers a foundational understanding of the active effort required to prepare for divine union.

For any seeker yearning for a deeper relationship with God and an understanding of the mystical path, "Ascent of Mount Carmel" offers an unparalleled and challenging guide to spiritual perfection. It is a demanding but ultimately exhilarating invitation to scale the heights of divine love.