you wake in my heart, where in secret you dwell alone; and in your sweet breathing, filled with good and glory, how tenderly you swell my heart with love. John of the Cross, The Living Flame of Love ...

Many of us have heard the term "Dark Night of the Soul" and wondered at its meaning. It might bring to mind a time that you or another struggled with making good choices over poor choices. Maybe it ...

This process is challenging and uncomfortable, but only by fully embracing all aspects of ourselves will we find inner peace and acceptance. My deep dive into what is typically considered something to ...

Among the most famous friendships in the history of Chris­tianity is the one between Teresa of Ávila and her fellow Car­melite, Juan, later known as San Juan de la Cruz (or most commonly in English, ...

As dawn rose over the German city of Bremen on May 7, 1823, Heinrich Olbers put the finishing touches to an article that left his name in history. After the deaths of his wife and daughter, Dr. Olbers ...