St. John of the Cross and the Essence-Existence Distinction

<p>#7: What does St. John of the Cross mean when he talks about the presence of God in the soul? St. John of the Cross tells us in his writings about three modes (ways) of God being present to the soul. Furthermore, what is philosophically called the "essence-existence distinction" is crucial for understanding this first mode of God's presence. In today's episode, we will start with the explaining the meaning of essence, the meaning of existence, God as ὁ ὤν (Who presently, actively, always, is) or <i>ipsum esse subsistens</i> (subsistent Being itself), and show how the essence-existence distinction is crucial for understanding the first mode of God's presence to the soul. If you find this episode valuable, please share it with others! If you want to leave a tip, head to the <a href="https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/" target="_blank">tip jar</a> https://checkout.luminoustradition.com/products/tip-jar/</p>