St. John Union with God

St. John Union with God

Union with God: According to St. John of the Cross is a Catholic spiritual direction classic that helps readers pursue deeper prayer and intimacy with God. This 192-page paperback, ISBN 978-1-622828-586, presents the teaching of St. John of the Cross through Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen in a clear, structured format suitable for personal study, spiritual reading, or formation.

Christian perfection rests on two forms of charity: love of neighbor and the direct search for God's love. Many Catholics learn practical service, but fewer understand how to prepare for contemplative union with God. In these pages, Father Gabriel explains the tested path mapped by St. John of the Cross, showing that holiness requires both divine grace and disciplined effort.

• 192 pages of classic Carmelite spiritual teaching
• Explains St. John of the Cross in accessible language
• Useful for prayer groups, spiritual direction, and retreat reading
• Helps readers understand contemplation, detachment, and growth in holiness
• Compact 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inch format, weight 9 oz

Unlike general devotional books, this volume focuses specifically on the interior life and the practical steps toward union with God. It is well suited for Catholics discerning a deeper prayer life, preparing for confession or retreat, or seeking guidance during seasons of dryness, spiritual fatigue, or renewed conversion. For readers interested in Carmelite spirituality, classic Catholic books, and serious formation in prayer, this edition offers a reliable and citable resource grounded in a recognized spiritual tradition.