https://freshgroundtheology.com/2026/06/02/the-dark-night-of-the-spirit-begins-book-2-ch-1-2/Fresh Ground Theologyen2026-06-02T10:00:00+00:00The Dark Night of the Spirit Begins | Book 2, Ch. 1–2Nate Labadorf, Dark Night of the Soul, spiritual dryness, Christian mysticism, contemplative prayer, Fresh Ground Theology, The Distracted Christian, Spiritual Maturity, Spiritual Pride, Catholic Spirituality, Christian prayer, st john of the cross, mystical theology, night of sense, spiritual purification, union with God, saint john of the cross, infused contemplation, Christian Formation, walking by faith, prayer life, discernment of spirits, spiritual desolation, spiritual consolation, Carmelite spirituality, Book 2 Dark Night, Dark Night of the Spirit, Night of the Spirit, spiritual adolescence, habitual imperfections, inner words, holy fear, betrothal in faith, actual imperfections, purgation of the soul, devil’s temptations, Hosea 2:14-20, advanced prayer, wilderness spirituality, gifts versus Giver, bride of God, deception in prayer, faith alone, spiritual experiences, visions and locutions, spiritual detachment, letting go of sweetness, Hosea 2, hiddenness, God speaks in the wildernesshttps://freshgroundtheology.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/e9c81591-d182-4128-8bd3-309edd27cee0.png?w=150