The Dark Night of the Soul is an often misunderstood metaphor. It simply means that the human mind cannot grasp the work that God is doing in our souls.
The Dark Night is an often misunderstood metaphor. It simply means that the human mind cannot grasp the transformative work that God is effecting in the deepest recesses of the soul. It is like a "darkness" to our human understanding. The exquisite gifts of the Dark Night are multidimensional and mark a profound movement beyond self to the Other. This stage of the spiritual journey simultaneously reveals the pathology of the human condition while at the same time heightening our awareness of the transcendent love of God.
SUSAN KOMIS has served Contemplative Outreach since 1990, first as a volunteer for the St. Louis, MO Chapter, and then as Coordinator. She is a member of the Faculty of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. She serves as Director of Chapter Resources & Communication Services (CRCS) to support Coordinators and Contact Persons throughout the Contemplative Outreach spiritual community. She assists Chapters by making on-site visitations and offering programs for leadership enrichment and Chapter development. Susan also serves as a staff person for numerous Contemplative Outreach retreats. She mentors other servant-leaders while continuing to develop leadership formation programs for Contemplative Outreach. Susan is a certified Pastoral Minister and has worked in Adult Faith Development and various other ministries, including spiritual direction and inter-spiritual dialogue.
