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Fortinbras Armstrong

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28. The Dark Night of the Soul

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 11:05 AM

Jul 2012

However, when she was younger, Mother Teresa had an instense feeling of having God in her life, and when she was at her most charitable she lost the feeling of that presence.

That's what St John of the Cross called "the Dark Night of the Soul". His poem by that name (and commentary on the poem) are well worth reading.

Luther and Calvin believed that when Christ said "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" on the cross, he was experiencing estrangement from God, which is considered to be the worst of the punishments of Hell.

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I want to believe in a God. [View all] Tripod Feb 2012 OP

You're already there. nt rrneck Feb 2012 #1

I don't know how I'm already there? Tripod Feb 2012 #2

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Well rrneck, Tripod Feb 2012 #4

You're more than welcome. rrneck Feb 2012 #5

Multiple situations. Tripod Feb 2012 #6

Are you sure you're not clinically depressed? Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2012 #7

No, I don't think I am. Tripod Feb 2012 #8

It sounds like life is getting you down. xmas74 Feb 2012 #10

Thx xmas74. Tripod Feb 2012 #11

You're welcome. xmas74 Feb 2012 #13

I'm doing ok today. Tripod Feb 2012 #16

A question for Tripod. Alter2Ego Oct 2012 #30

God believes in you. hrmjustin Feb 2012 #9

Your right! Tripod Feb 2012 #12

I've been wanting to get a tattoo that says "Matthew 28:20" ButterflyBlood Feb 2012 #14

A tattoo? Tripod Feb 2012 #15

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: Waiting For Everyman Mar 2012 #17

I have tried being a thinker,,, Tripod Mar 2012 #18

Hugs to you, Tripod Waiting For Everyman Mar 2012 #19

Hugs back to you too! Tripod Mar 2012 #20

Don't wear it ,, say it. Tripod Mar 2012 #23

What comes to mind for me as I am reading this is the parable of the lost sheep RFKHumphreyObama Mar 2012 #21

I'm glad you wrote this, Thx! Tripod Mar 2012 #22

Why are you looking for a comfort zone "with God"? intaglio Apr 2012 #24

Thx for the insight. Tripod Apr 2012 #25

Comfort zone? RegieRocker Jul 2012 #26

I don't know what I can say to help you there. Xyzse Jul 2012 #27

The Dark Night of the Soul Fortinbras Armstrong Jul 2012 #28

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