Interview with St. John of the Cross: A Reader’s Digest Version of the Dark Night of the Soul

Jesus: John, you’ve experienced profound spiritual trials. Can you describe what you mean by the “dark night of the soul”?

John: Certainly, Lord. The “dark night” is a period of intense spiritual desolation, where one feels abandoned by God. It’s a time when familiar comforts and spiritual joys vanish, leaving the soul in profound emptiness and darkness.

Jesus: How does this darkness begin?

John: It begins with the purging of the senses. What once brought spiritual consolation becomes dry and void. It’s as if the light of divine presence is suddenly obscured, forcing the soul to rely solely on faith.

Jesus: What purpose does this serve?

John: This dark night is a necessary purification. By stripping away attachments and superficial consolations, the soul is prepared for a deeper union with You. It’s a journey through suffering to achieve spiritual maturity and intimacy with the divine.

Jesus: How did you endure this period of suffering?

John: By surrendering to Your will, Lord. Embracing the darkness with patience and trust, knowing it was Your hand guiding me even when I couldn’t feel it. Through this, I learned to let go of my ego and self-reliance.

Jesus: What emerges from the other side of this night?

John: A profound transformation. The soul emerges purified, enlightened, and deeply united with You. It’s a resurrection from spiritual death to new life, where the soul now abides in divine love and wisdom.

Jesus: How would you comfort those currently in their dark night?

John: I would tell them to persevere in faith and trust. The darkness is not abandonment but preparation. Hold fast to the belief that this suffering is a path to greater union with God. It’s a sacred journey, leading to the divine light beyond the darkness.

Jesus: Thank you, John. Your words bring hope to many.

John: Thank You, Lord, for guiding me through the darkness into Your eternal light.

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