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St. John of the Cross

A sculpture of St. John of the Cross is seen at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. The 16th-century saint, coined the term "dark night of the soul" in its spiritual meaning, describing the crisis of doubt he underwent but also was testament that eventually the darkness leaves and light returns. (OSV News photo/Peter Lockley)

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Amid modern darkness, St. John of the Cross offers a path through the night

Jonathan Luxmoore|Aug 25, 2026|5 Min Read

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