I've been digging deep into Carmelite spirituality lately, an exploration that was part of this year's formation plan. It's bearing a lot of fruit and I think I'll be ready - or readier - to tackle St. John of the Cross again soon. One reflection I came across last night:

"Carmelite spirituality is not apostolic *and* contemplative, it is apostolic *because* it is contemplative" - Paul-Marie of the Cross, OCD #theologodons