St.John of the Cross,Carmelite Doctor of the Church,pictured above,was the first Discalced Carmelite Friar in sixteenth century Spain.I have outlined John`s teaching in The Ascent/Night,The Spiritual Canticle and the Living Flame of Love.

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St.Teresa of Avila,Doctor of the Church,pictured right,reformed the ancient Carmelite Order in Spain and John of the Cross was a Co-Reformer in this work.I have given an outline of her writings also on `Carmelite Topics` page.