This week Father Daniel Chowning shares profound insights from St. John of the Cross, revealing the path to healing that’s rooted in God’s merciful love—because true healing begins when we recognize our wounds and invite God into them.

If you’ve ever struggled with distorted views of love, or feel stuck in the past, this episode offers practical steps to rediscover authentic love, heal old wounds, and live more fully in God’s grace.

Father Daniel, a Carmelite friar with decades of ministry experience, including studying in Spain, living in Rome, and authoring Healed by Love—breaks down the profound relationship between prayer, self-knowledge, and love’s transformative power. You’ll discover how the dark night isn’t just a metaphor, but a universal stage of healing where God’s love penetrates our deepest brokenness. We explore how love as a self-giving act aligns with Jesus’s example, and why learning to love as God loves is our lifelong vocation; one that’s impossible without divine grace.

You can find Fr. Daniel’s book here.

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