Why the "Dark Night" in St. John of the Cross?

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#19: What are the reasons St. John of the Cross gives for calling the ascent of Mt. Carmel to union with God a "dark night"? This episode explains three reasons mentioned by St. John of the Cross regarding why the quest for union with God is called a "dark night."