Today, the Church celebrates the liturgical Memorial of Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591), a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, a Roman Catholic saint, a Carmelite friar and a priest, who was born at Fontiveros (Old Castile).
John of the Cross is known for his writings. Both his poetry and his studies on the growth of the soul are considered the summit of mystical Spanish literature and one of the peaks of all Spanish writing. He was canonized as a saint in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII. He is one of the thirty-six Doctors of the Church.
Today, we ask this venerated Saint to intercede on our behalf so that we may not live our lives like children sitting idly in marketplaces and calling to one another (Mt 11:16) but rather willingly engaged in the work of sharing the good news that we have learned so that others may come to know and to love the Lord.
Have a great day.
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