[2.5 minute read] For a concise expansion of the specific original meaning [see more in the resource index] “…night of the senses” …consolations are no longer felt, there is a notable longing for God, and an increase of love, humility, patience… Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C., in “Mother Teresa: Come be my light”: Interior darkness isContinue reading “Dark Night of the Soul (2) – Brian Kolodiejchuk”
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Dark Night of the Soul (0) – Resources & Recommendations
Selected excerpts to progressively introduce this rich and old topic to the curious
Abba’s Spark. Alchemy: Ego, Soul, Self
The soul is a part of us forever willing to embrace its ego without conditions…
Befriending One’s Soul
The ego sees by the eyes of the head, but the soul by the ‘I’ of the heart. [3 minute read]
Poetic prose on rest, from Rohr
Snippets of these excerpts are used in Befriending One’s Soul, because they inspired my response to my Sistah’s wonderful challenge. Life is hard, and yet Jesus says, “My yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28). It is hard to bear God—but it is even harder not to bear God. The pain oneContinue reading “Poetic prose on rest, from Rohr”
Soul Therapy, part 3 of 3
[Soul Therapy, Part 3 of 3 extends to perspectives on depression and anti-depressants, borderline personality tendencies, the value of the chilling darkness within the soul, and some resources of further interest.]
