Meaning of dark night of the soul | Babel Free
Definitions
a period of time in which a holy person (someone believed to be potentially on their way to sainthood) experiences a seeming withdrawal of God's previously-felt presence in their lives, and undergoes stark spiritual attacks. This period of time is seen (by Catholics) to be a period in which God is calling the holy person to rid themselves of any remaining vestiges of self-pride and vanity that they may have.
Equivalents
Español
noche oscura del alma
Svenska
själens dunkla natt
Examples
“Your dear friend ought to take heart. From what you have told me, it is quite likely that they are going through a dark night of the soul.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.