Spiritual writers often describe the progress of soul through the use of metaphors. We sometimes need to be reminded that these are representations, not reality, and St. John of the Cross has an image that works in this way. Beginners in prayer are like babies at their mothers' breasts.
Spiritual writers often describe the progress of soul through the use of metaphors. We sometimes need to be reminded that these are representations, not reality, and St. John of the Cross has an image that works in this way. Beginners in prayer are like babies at their mothers' breasts.