<p>In this and following chapters, St John of the Cross refers often to "the old man," an allusion to 1 Corinthians, where Paul describes a person before they're submitted to God in Jesus Christ. These Dark Nights are how such an "old man" is sloughed off.</p>

In this and following chapters, St John of the Cross refers often to "the old man," an allusion to 1 Corinthians, where Paul describes a person before they're submitted to God in Jesus Christ. These Dark Nights are how such an "old man" is sloughed off.

Dark Night of the Soul: The Old Man

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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