When God Seems Silent: St. John of the Cross & Spiritual Dryness

Podcast: Sensus Fidelium Catholic Podcast · Sensus Fidelium

Opublikowano: 2026-10-22

What do you do when God seems silent—when prayer feels empty, consolation disappears, and you wonder whether He is listening? In this episode of Saints for the Struggle, we turn to St. John of the Cross for lessons in spiritual dryness, perseverance, and loving God beyond our feelings. Imprisoned in Toledo by members of his own religious order, John endured months of isolation and mistreatment. Yet his suffering became the setting for poetry and spiritual insights that continue to help souls seek deeper union with God. This reflection ex...