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Saint John of the Cross Byzantine icon, Carmelite mystic reflecting divine union and interior transformation

JOHN OF THE CROSS · 16TH CENTURY · CARMELITE

Living Flame of Love


A commentary on four stanzas describing the soul's transformation in God, consumed by the Holy Spirit's fire of love in the highest union possible in this life.

Living Flame of Love is a central text in the Christian mystical tradition, offering insight into the spiritual life, the nature of divine union, and the transformation of the soul.