[NYer]

"He shone", this Brother reports, "like the sun and the moon; the lights on the altar and the two lighted candles in the cell appeared as if immersed in a cloud; they gave no light."

I feel like a catholic "pagan". Not once in my 12 years of catholic school education, was this saint's name ever mentioned. I had heard of him in recent years but read nothing until you posted this thread.

Thank you! JMJ333 for enlightening my mind with the story of John of the Cross, and my senses with Dali's Christ. What a beautiful exit to a life of self-sacrifice and devotion to our Savior.

[JMJ333]

You're very welcome. Isn't he a great example? He turns all of life's sufferings into glory for God. I respect and love the good saint for setting an example of how to imitate Christ.