The following is an excerpt of a discussion by John of the Cross (1542-1591) in his book Dark Night of the Soul. He is discussing "the seven capital sins" of the spiritual life. He has already discussed spiritual pride, spiritual greed, spiritual luxury, spiritual wrath, and spiritual gluttony. Now he will discuss the final two:… Continue reading Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 6)
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Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 5)
The following comes from John of the Cross taken his book, Dark Night of the Soul. This is a continuation of his discussion of the "seven capital sins" of the spiritual life. In previous posts, he has discussed spiritual pride, spiritual greed, spiritual luxury, and spiritual wrath. In this post, he will warn against… Continue reading Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 5)
Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 4)
The following is a continuation of reflections by John of the Cross in Dark Night of the Soul. This examines the fourth sin of the spiritual life. The previous three were: pride, greed, and luxury. Now he discusses the sin of spiritual wrath. When the soul begins to enjoy the benefits of the spiritual life… Continue reading Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 4)
Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 3)
The following is a continuation of a series. This is an excerpt from the writing of John of the Cross in Dark Night of the Soul. He is writing about the "seven capital sins" of the spiritual life. First is pride, second is spiritual greed, and now he writes about spiritual luxury. Of the seven… Continue reading Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 3)
Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 2)
John of the Cross (1542-1591) wrote in Dark Night of the Soul regarding the seven sins of the spiritual life. After addressing pride, he moves on to greed. Many of these beginners will also begin to have spiritual greed, the second capital sin. They will become discontented with what God gives them because they do… Continue reading Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 2)
Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 1)
Dark Night of the Soul is a classic piece written by John of the Cross. During the 16th century, John was known for his leadership abilities as well as his rigorous lifestyle. He was named "John of the Cross" due to the suffering he endured in his life as well as his commitment to Christ. … Continue reading Seven Sins of the Spiritual Life (Part 1)