What if the path to divine union meant letting go of everything — even your own understanding of God?

In this profound exploration of St. John of the Cross’s Ascent of Mount Carmel, we uncover one of the greatest masterpieces of Christian mysticism — a complete roadmap to the soul’s transformation from darkness to divine light. Written during the fires of the Spanish Reformation, in an era of imprisonment, persecution, and hidden revelations, St. John offers more than mere theology — he offers a survival guide for the soul seeking God in a world full of illusions.

This podcast episode guides you through the soul’s ascent: a journey that demands the purification of the senses, the silence of human desires, and the annihilation of false attachments. It is a terrifyingly beautiful climb, where the soul must pass through the "dark night" — stripped of all comforts and certainties — until it stands naked before the living God.

Discover:

• Why "nothingness" is the true starting point of spiritual perfection.

• How detachment from worldly desires becomes the bridge to divine union.

• The hidden dangers of spiritual pride, false visions, and subtle self-deception.

• The true meaning of the "Dark Night of the Soul" — beyond clichés and misunderstandings.

• How every longing, every suffering, and every silence becomes a step toward mystical union.

St. John of the Cross writes not as a theorist but as a man who lived every hardship he describes — imprisoned by his own Carmelite brothers, tortured, yet illuminated by the blazing fire of divine love. His words slice through modern spiritual confusion with laser precision, calling us to abandon the shallow waters of comfort for the deep seas of true transformation.

In an age obsessed with self-fulfillment, Ascent of Mount Carmel offers a radical alternative: self-forgetfulness in the pursuit of the Infinite. It reminds us that the soul’s greatest fulfillment is not found in gaining more, but in surrendering all.

If you've ever felt lost in your spiritual journey, dry in prayer, or broken by life’s trials — this ancient guidebook still speaks directly to you. Its timeless wisdom will challenge you, strip you, and ultimately elevate you.

Join us as we walk the steep and narrow path toward the summit — a path where few dare to tread, but where the reward is nothing less than union with the living God Himself.

The climb is hard.
The night is dark.
But the view from the summit is eternal.