John of the Cross | Period Drama | Full Movie | Spiritual Canticle

Friar John longs for God, but his jealous Carmelite brothers resent his holiness and imprison him in a tiny cell, where he writes his beautiful "Spiritual Canticle." The tension heightens - will he escape? The true story of Spain's greatest poet.
Stars: Leonardo Defilippis, Patti Defilippis
Directed by Leonardo Defilippis
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[@susangonzales1087]

Coming across this beautiful movie today, Dec. 15, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. is another proof for me of God's great love and concern for me -- it came just when I needed to be consoled and confirmed in my faith! Thank you very much for this movie ... God bless you for sharing this to us, and God's blessings too for all who will be able to watch this.

[@gabrielledemoulin5787]

Me, too! God is so good to us!!

[@jenniferthanhhango5018]

I just found this. On a Gaudete Advent Sunday, Dec. 17th! ❤❤

[@yvonnebutler489]

Dec 18th for me!

[@fritula6200]

Susan....in reply : yes! You are correct.... God spoke to you..!!

[@susangonzales1087]

@@fritula6200 Thank you! God really speaks to us, in various ways and means which only He can and does … we only have to be attentive to Him! God bless you and your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kellyplate6591]

What a beautiful gift from all who labored and sacrificed to tell this story.

[@MariaSalcedo-gg4xw]

His poetry is like a sea of light and Eternal Bliss.

[@archangelsaphalon8215]

St John of the Cross pray and intercede for my spiritual Life and teach me to Live for God alone and accept my sufferings and Gods divine will in my life

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Thoughtworld1984]

Amen.

[@lucystephanieproperties]

It's way more sad and terrible when people of the clergy gets influenced by the devil. May more people like St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross increase forever. Amen. 🙏

[@jaybee1930]

The corruption of the best is the worst

[@glennbarcelona6425]

Let us avoid judging, God came for the sinners, let us love even those who sinned..like us...

[@majabrnovic6557]

yes, I agree with you, it s really sad.😢

[@mph1ish]

@@glennbarcelona6425 No one is judging. It's ok to say how sad it is when clergy fall.

[@mzarate6288]

God bless all who watch this film. Pray for us St. John of the Cross

[@TheZlaticar]

❤God bless you❤

[@freshoil1]

Why not ask Jesus to pray for you since the bible tells us there is only one mediator between God and man and that being Christ Jesus.

[@crsw7041]

Do you ask your friends to pray for you? The saints in heaven are our friends and closer to God than any of our earthly friends. Also, nowhere in the Bible does it say to follow only the Bible. Jesus founded a Church: the Catholic Church.

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣You ARE hilarious

[@kristabrewer6736]

@@crsw7041 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@khoosuanchoo361]

St John of the Cross, pray for me that I will never forsake my Lord, Jesus. ✝️🙏

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Hopeless-pw8ri]

@@kristabrewer6736 Why do you laugh?

[@helenzhang4036]

St John of the Cross was born in 1542.

[@ausraczaja618]

😊John CANNOT pray for you! Wake up so called believers! Only Jesus we must pray to as HE IS ALIVE. HE IS ONLY GOD.

[@judithcullinane9312]

@@ausraczaja618 Don't you ask your friends to pray for you when you are in difficulties? St. John is a friend who has close ties w/ our Beloved and he can speak to Him for us in a real and holy way, esp. since he knows what it is like to suffer much for and w/ Christ and he is now glorified w/ Christ. I pray that You will wake up and build a friendship w/ John and our Beloved.

[@marichucaterial7045]

Intercede for us O beloved St. John of the Cross!!!

[@sharonchilton2381]

St. John of the Cross...pray for all the faithful...for Holy Mother Catholic Church and all her dear Priests....Amen.

[@donnieraveling188]

speaking of God's LOVE 100% of the time was want I was searching for as a young man. I was NOT successful as a father or as a husband. I was licensed to preach God word. I had to give that up after serving for a short time. I am close to my 60th birthday. Dying inside not knowing why until now. But literally dying from a neurological disorder. Thank you so much for sharing about John of the Cross. SO inspiring and full of Gods love.

[@randidaeger157]

God bless you.

[@maryannstypa4859]

Jesus loves you unconditionally. I’ll pray for you.

[@clairenewhelfta3231]

God calls each of us to love Him in a unique way. Do all we can in our little ways for love then we will find God.

[@kathleenirish]

❤️

[@dalysaviour6971]

🙏❣️

[@heathermtaylor7683]

Today, December 14th 2023 I have discovered this beautifully moving film. Thank you 🤍

[@nanettecanon233]

Good for you because December 14th is the feast day of St. John of the Cross. God bless

[@marypatten9655]

Praise God in all things. So lived this video. We are not of this world. God has created us in His image. True. We do not all apear to look the same. But in Yeshua Christ Jesus we are. What a blessing to have found this on the internet. May we all share it with others. Thank you for sharing this with us all God bless

[@TheZlaticar]

Amen❤

[@franciscassidy5642]

st john of the cross pray for me.i amsuffering a lot of physical pain .i am offering it up in union with jesus,s suffering.this film has given me a lot of inspiration to carry my cross just like st john of the cross.all praise to abba father of all mankind.

[@jackieann5494]

Prayers for you 🙏 May He strengthen you , comfort you , heal you ....🎉

[@Michael-ju8ks]

Continue praying! May God heal and guide you!

[@yssunjoko]

wow what, Leonardo Defilippis played both the protagonist and the anagonist role on the same movie.... amazing

[@NClark-lp3bq]

It looks like the Defilippis family were like the only actors in it, pretty crazy! Beautiful movie, didn't even realize it was a family made film until the ending credits lol! St. John of the Cross, pray for us!

[@MiroslawaOginska]

God bless all who made this film.

[@agneshouessou9765]

😮😢💒"...Be strong in your heart against all things that move you towards that which is not God. And above all, for God's sake, love suffering. Love the Cross."❤🛐✝️ Amen. Saint John of the Cross, pray for us.🌹🙏

[@manuelvargas467]

We need priests like him ✝️☦️🕊🙏

[@gregwilson825]

A most beautiful film. A great Saint!

[@DemasFamily]

Pray for us St John of the Cross that we have the courage to stand form in our belief and trust in the Lord our God amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mariadelgado5567]

@@kristabrewer6736Here’s laughing at you. You need to leave this platform. OUT ! !

[@judithcullinane9312]

@@mariadelgado5567 I pray for you that you have missed the holy beauty of this film and it's saints; and that you will seek its blessings someday soon. God Bless.

[@ritadsouza3690]

Today 17th of December 2023 the 3rd Sunday of Advent This beautiful story of St John of the Cross suddenly appeared on my screen Gave me such consolation of what I have been feeling lately after the death of my husband and I left the most beautiful job entrusted to me that is being a Scripture teacher for a great part of my life. I am seeking and praying asking God for guidance where is my place, how do I continue serving Him specifically true Scriptures. Although I am no expert or scholar. I long to continue serving Him in what He wills. Dear St John of the Cross pray for me 😢

[@maryr7627]

I pray too that you receive Our Lords guidance. I too love scripture but lack the spiritual maturity to teach others

[@ritadsouza3690]

@@maryr7627 Thanks appreciate your prayers , I definitely need it. Will pray for you too to receive the confidence to share your spirituality with others with the help of God’s grace

[@AdelWilliams-sz7nt]

Seek the Lord Jesus Christ our Lord may he inspire all

[@randidaeger157]

It never fails that the ones marked by God are called fanatics and self righteous by their contemporaries. Let that be a lesson to us. We don’t think like God. We are to just believe and hope.

[@crsw7041]

And it is happening today in our time to so many good and holy bishops and priests!

[@nolaonyt]

So well done! So very fitting for Advent. There is nothing new under the sun. The spiritual battle of the Church leaders continues today. May we always be vigilant prayer warriors.

[@leongaffney981]

It is total union with God that I seek Pray for me John of the Cross❤

[@lunacielo5705]

Lets pray to persevere and suplicate yo conform to HIS HOLY WILL lovingly..

[@barnabyrt1012]

You can't imagine how sublime this poetry in Spanish is!

[@VivianChisom-xi1jp]

Oh! My beloved St John of the cross, please pray for me and for all Christians who need your prayers

[@pch3339]

Amazing that Leonardo Defilippis played all 4 roles: St John, Don Alonso, Archdeacon and Father Maldonado!! I never realised this until I saw the credits at the end of the film!! Praise be to GOD for such Talent!

[@dmm3124]

It was pretty obvious to me as I watched this film. His 4 characters look like him and sound like him. You folks need some glasses.

[@barbarahoyle8615]

Oh the tender mercy of God, to introduce me to the poetry of this production. Watching in Mexico on December 27, 2023. John's devotion to Jesus, the Son of God is a refreshment to my soul.

[@KayePhelps]

I loved watching all of it. What a call he had. John the Cross. Dec. 17, 2023

[@elizabethleighton5139]

This reminds me that suffering is part of our lives. Such a beautiful story, St. John of the Cross, pray for us !

[@bartholomewabraham430]

I watched this outstanding movie today 28th December, 2023 and am overwhelmed. What a beautiful film with the message that is a summary of St.John's poetry! His love for God and his passionate life centred on it comes out wonderfully. Thank you and God bless

[@stash_movies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@horizon-one]

In love with God. Yes! Forever! Our Lady Queen of Heaven, thank you for your prayers. St John of the Cross pray for us.

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@teresalau9845]

thank you for the beautiful movie to know more of John the Cross and His love of His Beloved. It is a comfort for me at this time, 18 Dec 2023.

[@DSTH323]

A beautiful edifying and inspiring film. Thank You. JMJ.

[@fionamort5837]

Great movie thank you so much for sharing God bless you 🙏🌹❤️☘️🇮🇪

[@TheZlaticar]

❤

[@johnmcgowan9972]

It was so good to see Leonardo again. Excellent film. Good editing. The dialogue was good too: not easy to speak such words, words that most people don't use everyday, and certainly not within the religious context; yet, it was convincing. I knew Leonardo when he came to England before he made this film, when he did a one-man play on St John of the Cross. Seeing him again brings back happy memories. Fr John McGowan o.c.d.

[@mfsantos6257]

Very inspiring and filled with love for God. Thank you very much!

[@annhaslam956]

Loved this film. Ann from Ireland 2224

[@LuciaMartinez-ho4ec]

Thank you God for giving me the opportunity of watching this movie. Thanks for uploading it. May God bless you all.

[@paddyearly]

Superb documentary on this incredible Saint🙏 Glad I came across your channel🙏

[@TheZlaticar]

❤

[@rebeccasemanie4609]

Yes these days of December 2023 are rough days for Christ's church, and we need these beautiful stories which assist at supporting the pillars of our faith. God here our prayers.

[@judithcullinane9312]

AMEN!!

[@patriciamckenna6099]

May Godbless you and thank you for posting this. Watching from Ireland 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@marcototo8285]

I enjoyed every minute of it! God Bless you❤

[@carolinealexandriambaire8593]

I thank God that this Movie popped up on 18th Dec 2023. So happy to find it. St John of the Cross pray for us 🙏

[@DivinaeMisericordiae77]

What a beautiful film! I'm really touched, such a great saint and well portrayed by these actors! Amen 🙏👍

[@JustinSelvarajDavin]

Pray for us, dear St. John of the cross.❤❤❤

[@maryreckard3114]

Amazing movie & actors. ✨️💙✨️

[@RunningOverRocks]

The 10th of September at 1:30am, lying all alone in my bedroom, I found this wonderful movie. Over the last couple of months, at the age of 68, I have been searching for a Religious Third Order I could join in contemplative prayer. And this movie confirms my heart’s desire that it should be the Lay Carmelites that i should join! Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@matildegarcia9466]

Loved the movie ,just in time to take me away from this agitation, confusión in the catholic church. Oh, if you could just read his poems in Spanish ! I mean , if anyone seeing this film can read or understand a little of Spanish , please , try and read them . There’s such a difference . I know it’s almost impossible to translate mystical poetry but , it’s soo beautiful .

[@auricabilc8164]

Thank you!

[@carlosdanachavira9844]

Thank you, we need more movies like this. God Bless all involved in the production.

[@clareg845]

Thank God for this beautiful and inspiring film. What an example from St John of the Cross for us all, to keep single minded and faithful in our quest for Christ, with the help of our Blessed Lady

[@shafur3]

Such a wonderful Holy Saint. Please pray for us. Amen🙏🙏🙏🌹📿

[@Capernaum-zm2tz]

❤❤My ever favorite male saint John of the Cross. I experienced deep pain and immense love during my dark night of the soul

[@triciagarea9576]

St John of the Cross, pray for us and help us to love suffering for our beloved Jesus.

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣

[@josefinacordero6112]

St. John of the Cross pray for me and inspire me❤

[@rextrugo7046]

Thank you soooooooooooo muchhhhh to the family who made this film possible! St. John of the Cross and Sta. Teresa of Avila pray for us. So relevant even to our current times. The Church needs right now more St. Johns and St. Teresas.... to the woke culture of the world, the example of John is indeed the light for us all. Dear Lord Jesus Christ please grant us your peace and make us friends to you and your Cross like St. John and St. Teresa.

[@mariamvictor8242]

May God always " let every work you do made by His hands.. Do thank you ... We need more of this spritual films. .

[@vale1255]

Thank you so much. God bless

[@mariawheelock6080]

This was such beautiful poetry for the love for God. I cried after I watched this movie!

[@AlbertoSantiago-f6m]

St John of the Cross, pray for us🙏

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gracekirrane627]

Thank you 👍

[@sheilatejada7748]

Thank you for sharing the story of St. John the cross 🙏❤️

[@katagirl3000]

what a beautiful and relaxing movie. There is this sense of peace that comes with the idea of getting rid of all possessions.

[@judithcullinane9312]

I watch this movie over and over and it carries me on as I do my study of John of the Cross and write down the words of the most moving dialogue from the movie. I love how he refers to Jesus as his Beloved, so much love in that word. I'm coming to use it more and more as it brings love into my soul. Thank you for this beautiful movie about a man devoted to unity w/ God.

[@pamlambert5138]

Thank you for showing this

[@mph1ish]

Oh wow I didn't realized until the credits that one actor played all those roles! Remarkable. St. John of The Cross, pray for us.

[@josephloh3744]

Pray for us St. John, the living testimony of your love to God, that our life is filled with the contentment of God's love.

[@debifambro1039]

I love John of the Cross ❤ amazing faith and trust in God.

[@WashingtonDC99]

I came across this movie today... Gaudete Sunday, Sunday December 17th of 2023 ( Third Sunday Of Advent, 2023 ). Thank you. San Juan De La Cruz / Saint John Of The Cross help us to be better followers of Christ, especially my Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Deo gratia.

[@sorcindy]

I have discovered this movie today 17/12/2023, God's take care of every little detail!

[@user-fu2zz4nx7g]

O my God this is the life you Call us to live....please intervene for us during times of trouble,, let our hearts yearn for you more deeply. St John of the Cross pray for us to love suffering for the sake of God.

[@Snow-rr7nj]

This is so encouraging!

[@mutuuzodozita2965]

Let us pray for all the John of the cross of the time that they may persevere everything with love of God because I do believe that they are many facing such in religious communities

[@mikes743]

St. John of the Cross pray for us to be like you and have our hearts offered to Jesus. Help us to think like you

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣

[@johnosumba1980]

@@Keturah53wrong, funny enough you ask your pastor to pray for you.

[@johnosumba1980]

@@Keturah53 which one is God made? That Jesus you pretend to believe in only established one Church through Simon Peter “ the holy Catholic Church”. All the rest are sects started by human beings.

[@brentlunger9738]

개혁은 때와 상황에 관계앖이 도전적이며 다양하고 잡다한 결과를 낳는다.

[@alicejeansingh8897]

Pray for us St John of the Cross that we have the courage to stand firm in our belief and trust in the Lord our God always. May we grow to Love our Lord more and more as St John of the Cross did. Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alonamaria279]

May the Lord guide you to truth krista , as we continually pray for your salvation ❤​@kristabrewer6736

[@trudiswanson9855]

Thankyou to all who created this movie and brought it to us. St John of the Cross, teach us to suffer in joy to increase in holiness, in Christ.

[@loveulord1941]

Saint John of the Cross pray for us

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@javedsharma7412]

Literally I was scanning the book, A Retreat under the guidance of St John of the cross . I come to KZbin to play a song and I got this after scrolling KZbin.

[@denisesellaro454]

May Gods richly bless the entire DeFilippis family, thank you for such an incredible story of pure love. May the world come to the enlightenment of our Savior thru St John. Our Mother bring us closer to our Lord thru more stories of our saints and to pray as you seek us to,alleluia ❤️‍🔥🕊🌎🙏for all here and families

[@paulinaaliandu2254]

Thank you, Saint John of the Cross, I am falling deeper in love with God, and my heart is moved when reading your works. Pray for us ....

[@ruthees]

I've read St. John but knew nothing about his life. What a lovely call to live for Jesus

[@sherry2300]

What an absolutely beautiful movie. Thank you

[@stash_movies]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelstorto8658]

How most wonderful....to discover this film of John of the Cross.I am deeply touched in my soul to have been led here tonight. The deep love of Jesus and the beautiful love of the Virgin Mary have guided me on in my quest, belonging to the 3 rd order of Carmelites. I wear the brown scapular. It is all Mary's immaculate hand pushing me on on this sacred path..When I hear these words of St John of the Cross it is music and fullfillment in my heart...Thank you so much for this beauriful moment to live this in joy, to go deeper in loving Jesus every day..St John of the Cross pray for us..🌹🙏🏻🌿

[@marygomes4194]

Praise the Lord God touching our heart by the lovely movie.

[@petronilamejia8157]

Thank you! 🎄🌹🙏🕊️🙏🌹🎄

[@josefinaponciano-albis4706]

Dear St. John of the Cross, pls pray for me to live and die for my God.

[@ritaesalazar471]

Excellent film!!! Please pray for many priest who suffer at the hands of their superiors, like St. John of the Cross, for love of Christ and His church🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@denisesellaro454]

Allelulia,amen. May our merciful Lord thank you for this beautiful servant of the Cross. St John and all ho seek to follow you and serve your flock. I place all before you in prayer thru Queen Mother,alleluiaamen

[@maryreckard3114]

St. John of the Coss, pray for us who want To follow our Lord, our God, Jesus Christ. 🙏💙🙏

[@kristabrewer6736]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pamelateece6514]

Bless him

[@josephmokhitli1700]

St John give me strength to have strong believe in the mysteries I've encountered ❤❤❤

[@eleonoraparadiso2733]

Wow, what a touching film ✨️ St John of the Cross always faithful to His Faith, to His God who gave him wonderful spiritual rewards. Deo Gratias. AMEN 🙏

[@pmasmuth]

I am under the impression John was levitated while praying with the nuns. I said it was over an hour. What a sight to behold!

[@samuelmanomutthan9791]

Yes me too, today 20 Dec, I’m surprised to stumble upon this beauty movie. I can resonate with this movie. Thank you

[@stash_movies]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kuyamelandres]

Very inspiring and it has given me an insight into my own vocation where nowhere is found to fill the emptiness within. I seek the same prayer life too though living in a different challenging world. May God give me strength.

[@faithhope1257]

Blessed be God forever,,, 🕯️💖🙏✝️🙏💖🕊️

[@vincenzolabarbera8964]

Have anybody wondered how many Saints are out there and have been in the past in this world of ours. ? Thousands and every saint has their beautiful and unique story to tell you have to take some time and research them You have to stop and wonder sometimes of all the thousands of saints that there have been there has to be a God with no out doubt.

[@judithcullinane9312]

St Teresa of Avila is one of thousands, Many are saints of the Discalced Carmelites, and many women OCD'''s who pray and follow St. John of the Cross. He prays for us when we are sincere in our desire for union w/ God. He and many of the OCD saints suffered for and w/ our Beloved.

[@sebastianyoon8051]

It seems the real John of the Cross was quite short... and the witty, humorous Teresa of Avila used to jokingly refer to him as "half a monk".🙂

[@dannny_macdee1015]

This was SO beautifully made! I immediately loved the character portraying John of the Cross. Leonardo is a master in portraying this type of contemplative. His portrayal of St. Maximillian Kolby was also excellent, and notably, as the father of Therese' De Lisieux, in THERESE'. And, his family apparently are taking cues from him 😄 As for St. John, I can relate at least somewhat with the story of his experience in the monastery, and being ridiculed by Friars of let's say, less than optimal allegiance to the expectations of a Religious. I won't recount all of that here, though. I also admire and long for John of the Cross' desire for holiness and perfection. I also am a contemplative, who has made strides, but have a long way to go to reach the heights this Saint had, that's for SURE! I have heard of his poetry, but haven't delved into it at all as of yet.. I will remedy THAT! Saint John of the Cross, pray for our beloved Catholic Church!!!

[@maryannstypa4859]

Phenomenal presentation! Well done! Saint John of the Cross Ora oro nobis!

[@marilouolano8976]

Thank you lord for this movie ,❤

[@grace5837]

Very inspiring and beautiful presentation credits to the participants in the movie