Tomb of St. John of the Cross – Segovia, Spain

It’s time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez as they dive into the life of Carmelite priest and Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross, and spiritually travel to his tomb, in Segovia, Spain. Joining Angela and Jason this week, is their guest, Fr. Gregory Ross, OCD is a member of the Discalced Carmelite Friars, and pastor and rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, located in San Antonio, Texas.

On today’s journey, you will:

• Hear about the Tomb of mystic & Carmelite saint, John of the Cross… and an anecdote about why it may not be the best reflection of his life!
• We’ll hear about why St. John of the Cross is an important figure in history & in the Catholic faith
• And we’ll be encouraged & inspired in our daily lives by the spirituality of St. John of the Cross.

We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro “Izzy” Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible.

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Guest Information

Fr. Gregory made his first profession as a Discalced Carmelite Friar in 1990 and was ordained a priest in 1995. During his years with the Province of St. Thérèse, he has served as student director, associate professor of dogmatic theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, provincial superior, and vocations director. He is currently serving as pastor and rector at Little Flower Basilica as well as overseeing Little Flower School.

Jewel for the Journey:

“In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.” – St. John of the Cross

A Closer Look at This Week’s Journey:

Convent of Carmelite Friars, Segovia, Spain

Discalced Carmelite Convent (Segovia). Chapel in the nave of the Gospel. Sepulcher of Saint John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross’ shrine and reliquary, Convent of Carmelite Friars, Segovia, Spain

Where is the Tomb of St. John of the Cross Located?