The Way of the Mystics : Ancient Wisdom for Experiencing God Today
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"For too long the moral has been a substitute for the mystical.  This fine study places the mystics back at the center of Christianity. These spiritual elders tell us that all true religion must be grounded in experiential knowledge of God, "a lump in the throat", and not just ideas about God."
--Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico
"In this day and age when our feet and our hearts seem to go in so many different directions -- how good it is to find in this book an offering of earthy men and women whose feet and hearts were drawn like a magnet to the Divine.  The Way of the Mystics will be a very good companion for anyone who is searching for intimacy with God.  I joyfully recommend it."
--Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B., monastic, author, spiritual guide
Book Description
In The Way of the Mystics we are invited to take a journey to the heart of our faith by examining the stories of thirteen of Christian history’s most revered mystics. These spiritual pioneers devoted their lives to exploring a deeper communion with God and through their examples show us how we can apply spiritual wisdom to our own lives. The mystics featured in this book are from different centuries, countries, and Christian traditions but all have been divinely blessed to transcend the limitations of worldly concerns and fully enter the spiritual realm¾a place that so often seems closed off to us. The Way of the Mystics offers insights into the lives of such familiar figures as St. Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Merton, and others. The authors explore these spiritual giants’ experiences, the movements they founded or influenced, and the controversies they generated, offering nuggets of truth distilled from their voluminous and often enigmatic writings.  In addition, the book offers practical suggestions for applying the mystics' wisdom to our lives, enabling us to better pursue a deeper relationship with God.
The Way of the Mystics : Ancient Wisdom for Experiencing God Today
The Way of the Mystics: Ancient Wisdom for Experiencing God Today,John Michael Talbot,Steve Rabey,Jossey-Bass,0787975729,Catholic Church,Christianity - Theology - General,History,Mysticism,Religion,Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality,Spirituality,Spirituality - General,Christian mysticism,Religion / Mysticism
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