On this day, the church commemorates Juan (John) de Yepes Álvarez. He was born at Fontiveros in Spain on the feast day of John the Baptist, June 24, 1542. Juan’s only ambition in life was to spend his life in prayer and meditation. As a young boy, his father died, and Juan was placed in … Continue reading Advent Devotional: Sunday, December 14: Commemoration of John of the Cross, Renewer of the Church, 1591