Contains not only the poem Living Flame of Love but also selected letters, poems and writings of the 16th century mystic Saint John of the Cross. Written soon after his escape from a nine-month stint in solitary confinement, this is Saint John's ode to the soul's ultimate union with God. It is presented here in its entirety along with a detailed explanation of each stanza.
This work also contains 365 spiritual maxims, instructions on achieving perfection, and precautions against Satan. It is a wonderful introduction to the works of not only a deeply pious man, but one of the finest writers in the history of the Spanish language.