The Contemporary Challenge of St. John of the Cross: An Introduction to His Life and Teaching
About the Author
Leonard Doohan is widely-known as an author and lecturer in biblical theology, spirituality, and the role of the laity in the church. Here, for the first time, he gathers together material presented over many years in his workshops on John of the Cross. The Contemporary Challenge of John of the Cross offers a clear and simple introduction to the life, writings, and message of the Mystical Doctor, stressing always the practical applications of his teaching and example for today's Christians.
"This excellent work...opens the treasures of John of the Cross for our contemporaries."
—Ernest Larkin, O.Carm
"A comprehensive and comprehensible framework for those beginning their study of John of the Cross."
—Michael Downey
America
"A clear and simple introduction to the person and spirituality of the Mystical Doctor."
—Revista de Espiritualidad