<p>Continuing to call liberally upon the Psalms, Prophets, Historical books, and Gospels, St John of the Cross lays out the first five stages of this ladder which the soul climbs in the dark night. (Which are:) Languishing, Ceaseless seeking, Fervor, Suffering, Desire and Longing. </p>

Continuing to call liberally upon the Psalms, Prophets, Historical books, and Gospels, St John of the Cross lays out the first five stages of this ladder which the soul climbs in the dark night. (Which are:) Languishing, Ceaseless seeking, Fervor, Suffering, Desire and Longing.

Dark Night of the Soul: First Rungs of the Ladder

The Rev. Emily R. Hylden hosts a moment of peace. A short meditation, followed by a thought-provoking question or two, can reset your day and recalibrate your spirit. Find her on instagram @fatheremily, or dig into her thoughts at emilyhylden.com.

Mtr. Emily is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher, residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, with her husband and three little boys.

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The Rev. Emily R. Hylden hosts a moment of peace. A short meditation, followed by a thought-provoking question or two, can reset your day and recalibrate your spirit. Find her on instagram @fatheremily, or dig into her thoughts at emilyhylden.com. Mtr. Emily is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher, residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, with her husband and three little boys.

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