Among the most famous friendships in the history of Chris­tianity is the one between Teresa of Ávila and her fellow Car­melite, Juan, later known as San Juan de la Cruz (or most commonly in English, ...
The term "Dark Night of the Soul" dates back to the 16th century, when a Catholic priest, mystic, and poet, Saint John of the Cross, wrote a poem called “La noche oscura del alma," which translates to ...