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What I am looking for... is an immobile movement, something which would be the equivalent of what is called the eloquence of silence, or what St. John of the Cross, I think it was, described with the term 'mute music'.
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Meaning of "John of the Cross" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES JOHN OF THE CROSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

John of the Cross

John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross, O.C.D., was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, a Roman Catholic saint, a Carmelite friar and a priest who was born at Fontiveros, Old Castile. John of the Cross was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is considered, along with Saint Teresa of Ávila, as a founder of the Discalced Carmelites. He is also known for his writings. Both his poetry and his studies on the growth of the soul are considered the summit of mystical Spanish literature and one of the peaks of all Spanish literature. He was canonized as a saint in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII. He is one of the thirty-five Doctors of the Church.

Definition of John of the Cross in the English dictionary

The definition of John of the Cross in the dictionary is Saint. original name Juan de Yepis y Alvarez. 1542–91, Spanish Carmelite monk, poet, and mystic. He founded the Discalced Carmelites with Saint Teresa. Feast day: Dec 14.

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Synonyms and antonyms of John of the Cross in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translator English - Chinese

约翰的十字架
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Juan de la Cruz
570 millions of speakers

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John of the Cross
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रॉस के जॉन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

يوحنا الصليب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Иоанн Креста
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João da Cruz
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Translator English - Bengali

ক্রোড়নের জন
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Translator English - French

Jean de la Croix
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Translator English - Malay

John of the Cross
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Translator English - German

Johannes vom Kreuz
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Translator English - Japanese

十字架のヨハネ
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십자가의 요한
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Yohanes Salib
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Gioan Thánh Giá
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கிராஸ் ஜான்
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Translator English - Marathi

क्रॉसचे जॉन
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Translator English - Turkish

Haç Zindeliği
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Translator English - Italian

Giovanni della Croce
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Translator English - Polish

Jan od Krzyża
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Іоанн Хреста
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Translator English - Romanian

Ioan al Crucii
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Translator English - Greek

Ιωάννης του Σταυρού
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Johannes van die Kruis
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Translator English - Swedish

Johannes av Korset
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Translator English - Norwegian

Johannes av Korset
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Joan Miro
What I am looking for... is an immobile movement, something which would be the equivalent of what is called the eloquence of silence, or what St. John of the Cross, I think it was, described with the term 'mute music'.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JOHN OF THE CROSS»

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Dark Night of the Soul
Saint John was a Roman Catholic mystic and a Spanish poet, and this work reflects his mystical stages toward union with God.
Saint John of the Cross, 2010
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John of the Cross: Selected Writings
Here, under one cover, are selections form his major works in a revised translation by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. Taken as a whole, this volume represents the essential St. John of the Cross and will serve well both the newcomer and the ...
Saint John of the Cross, Kieran Kavanaugh, 1987
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Ascent of Mount Carmel
" The writings of the pious Carmelite priest, as well as those of St. Teresa of Avila, are regarded as the peak of Spanish mysticism. This remarkable guide to the spiritual life stands as his most popular work.
St. John of the Cross, E. Allison Peers, 2012
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Saint John of the Cross: Devotion, Prayers and Living Wisdom
In Saint John of the Cross, you are invited to enter into the mind and heart of one of contemplative Christianity's greatest visionaries.
Mirabai Starr, 2010
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John of the Cross
This volume fills a much-needed niche in the array of spiritual books available today.
Marc Foley, 2008
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Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and ...
Dubay synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great Doctors of the Church--St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila--and the teaching of Sacred Scripture.
Thomas Dubay, 1989
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St John of the Cross: His Life and Poetry
Gerald Brenan is well known for his 'expository' works on Spanish history and literature, and, in this 1975 book, returns to an early interest in the Spanish mystics to produce an absorbing study of St John of the Cross, one of the foremost ...
Gerald Brenan, 1975
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The Poems of St. John of the Cross
Poetic imagery blends with religious zeal in a collection of poems by San Juan de la Cruz, the sixteenth century Spanish poet and mystic
Saint John of the Cross, 1979
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A Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ and St. John of the Cross
Let this book help you explore the spiritual wisdom of St. John of the Cross and the journey to God.
George Mangiaracina, 2009
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The Essential St. John of the Cross
Collected here in this omnibus edition are all three of St. John of the Cross' major works as well as twenty of his magnificent poems.
Saint John of the Cross, 2013

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Oliver Knussen honors his mentor and friend at Tanglewood
Driving north afterward, we took in a boat trip to Fingal's Cave, and on the way back a viewing of Dali's “Christ of St. John of the Cross” in ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
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Water your virtues on path to healing
However, beyond this simple listing, I would like to offer an insight from the great mystic, John of the Cross vis-à-vis coming to psychological, moral, and spiritual ... «Scottish Catholic Observer, Jul 15»
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CatholicHerald.co.uk » The Italian poet who saw the void where …
Try reading St John of the Cross. I guess you have a problem with his infatuation. It certainly isn't just a matter of intellectual assent. Christopher. «Catholic Herald Online, Jul 15»
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What drives the young to commit suicide?
I read St. John of the Cross. In the darkness, you never understand but slowly you learn to accept. Thy Will be Done. It is Done. And you turn to ... «Philippine Star, Jul 15»
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Jeanette Winterson: why I fasted for 11 days
When I began reading about fasting, before it was my turn to try it, I found that religious visionaries such as St John of the Cross, St Augustine, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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In the steps of St Teresa in Spain
We also saw relics of St John of the Cross and St Teresa. We climbed to the highest point in the city, its restored bell tower, from where we felt ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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Summer Reading for the Soul
Saint John of the Cross must surely have been smiling on her from heaven. Furthermore, Scalia understands that idolatry isn't just something ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Albert Namatjira and Rex Battarbee: an artists' friendship explored
Edmond chose to haunt McCahon's footsteps over the course of an evening 20 years later, using the spiritual sojourn of St John of the Cross as ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
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10 underrated Glasgow bands more than worthy of your time
... a band that could only ever have been formed in Glasgow – check the archly satirical St John of the Cross for an introduction. But it was in the ... «WOW24/7, Jul 15»
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LTHS students experiment at Science Olympiad camp
Nathan Scriba, 12, a student at St. John of the Cross Parish School, said his favorite event was one where the students were required to find the ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»

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