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Saint John of the Cross: Feast Day Dec. 14th Today we celebrate Saint John of the Cross, a Carmelite priest he knew Saint Teresa of Avila and is best known for his writings and poetry. During his life, he sought to embrace the “cross,” which he had chosen as part of his religious name. Through the various crosses he experienced during his life, Saint John’s faith only grew. He was a great theologian and is considered a “Doctor of the Church.” If you like poetry, Saint John of the Cross wrote the beautiful poem, “Spiritual Canticle,” a verse where he converses with the Lord. You can read his Spiritual Canticle here from the Poetry Foundation. Here also is an  article from, Franciscan Media, if you would like further reading on Saint John of the Cross. Celebrating Through Food: To celebrate Saint John of the Cross, make “Johnny Cakes.” Here is a great recipe for these cornbread-style pancakes from “The Spruce Eats,” or if you’re a spur of the moment type of person like me, you can...