Answering the Contemplative Call: First Steps on the Mystical Path

The mystical path is not some sort of static experience for the select few, it is a living tradition, says Carl McColman, a rich and many-layered dimension of spirituality that is in large measure a quest to find the mysteries at the heart of the universe, rather, paradoxically nestled within the heart of your own soul.

Mccolman first introduced readers to Christianity's lost mystical roots in his popular book, The Big Book of Christian Mysticism. Preparing for the journey, " shows what we need to do in response to the contemplative call. Embarking on the adventure" considers what those first steps on the path might look like.

Along the way mccolman quotes from the great mystics of the Christian tradition who have also traveled this path, Thomas Merton, including Teresa of Avila, Evelyn Underhill and more. In answering the contemplative Call, McColman offers a practice that will help readers come to a place meaning and purpose in their lives.

Now mccolman is back with answering the Contemplative Call, to show readers how to apply the riches of the mystical tradition to daily living. This book is organized in three sections:"Recognizing the Call, " Explores how each one of us is called to the mystical life, and what that might look like.

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The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality

The big book of Christian Mysticism does just that. An extensive list of the greatest Christian mystics, a recommended reading list, and a bibliography round out this in-depth introduction. Selected as one of the best spiritual books of 2010 by spiritualityandpractice. Com, the big book of christian Mysticism has been highly praised by a variety of spiritual teachers and authors.

The big book of christian mysticism explores this rich tradition and shows how it can be a powerful tool for transformation and the experience of the Divine. One of the greatest christian theologians of the twentieth century, Karl Rahner, once said "The Christian of the future will be a mystic or will not exist at all.

Such a statement challenges christians of our day we live in Rahner's future! to consider the role of mysticism in the Christian life. Mysticism is a topic many people associate with eastern spiritual practices such as Zen Buddhism or yoga. Used book in Good Condition. The second part of the book considers how mysticism can make a difference in the lives of ordinary Christians today, considering how spiritual practices such as lectio divina, meditation, and contemplative prayer can foster a deeper openness to Divine presence.

. But christianity has its own mystical tradition with a long and rich history that reaches back to the New Testament -- and remains surprisingly relevant today. As an introduction to christian mysticism and an exploration of why mysticism remains relevant in our time, the first part of the book explores the question of what mysticism is, examining its Biblical roots, its paradoxical nature, and how Christian mysticism has evolved over time.




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Befriending Silence: Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality

Now, carl mccolman offers the first practical introduction to this ancient, contemplative spirituality for all people. Hailed by reviewers of his many books as playful, and profound, McColman draws on his experience as a lay Cistercian to provide insight into the relevance of the tradition to contemporary issues and spiritual practice.

. This accessible and comprehensive guide highlights a unique focus on simplicity, living close to the earth, and contemplative prayer, all of which make Cistercian spirituality relevant today. Steeped in chant and silence, retreat, grounded in down-to-earth work and service, Cistercian spirituality's beautifully humble path has for centuries made monasteries places of rest, and immersed in the mystical wisdom of teachers ancient Bernard of Clairvaux and modern Thomas Merton, and renewal.

He explains how silence, simplicity, stability, contemplation, ongoing conversion, stewardship of the earth, and devotion to Mary combine to offer a rich and unique path to discipleship and intimacy with God. Winner of the 2016 georgia Author of the Year: Inspirational-religious books. Respected speaker, author, and patheos blogger Carl McColman introduces Cistercian spirituality as "the hidden jewel of the Church, " presenting a surprisingly contemporary path grounded in monastic tradition.

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The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice

She provides a practical, complete course in the practice and then goes deeper to analyze what actually happens in Centering Prayer:  the mind effectively switches to a new operating system that makes possible the perception of nonduality. With this understanding in place, she then takes us on a journey through one of the sources of the practice, the Christian contemplative classic The Cloud of Unknowing, revealing it to be among the earliest Christian explorations of the phenomenology of consciousness.

Cynthia bourgeault’s illumination of the centering prayer path provides compelling evidence of how important the practice has become in the half-century since it first arose among American Trappist monks, and of its maturation and refinement over the ensuing years of sincere study and practice. It is not, simply an act of devotional piety, as is sometimes thought, nor is it simply a Christianized form of other meditation methods.

Centering prayer is the path to a wonderful and radical new way of seeing the world. Cynthia bourgeault here cuts through the misconceptions to show that Centering Prayer is in fact a pioneering development within the Christian contemplative tradition. It will resonate with beginners on the Centering Prayer path as well as with seasoned practitioners.

. Perceiving nondual awareness through the christian contemplative method called Centering Prayer--an in-depth introduction to theory and practice by the best-selling author The Wisdom Jesus and The Meaning of Mary Magdalene. Used book in Good Condition.


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Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints, and Sages

It celebrates the universal power and wisdom of the teachings of the mystics, highlighting the ways in which their words can help anyone find greater love, purpose, and a deeper sense of God's presence. Mccolman organizes the mystics into nine categories: visionaries, wisdom keepers, confessors, poets, lovers, saints, heretics, soul-friends, and unitives.

Lewis. This informative volume will appeal to those who buy religious reference books and those interested in spirituality. This clear and informative book provides readers with a crash course on how the seers, saints, and sages of the Christian tradition have pursued and attained enlightenment. He covers a wide range of christian mystics including Howard Thurman, Julian of Norwich, Gregory of Palamus, Hildegard of Bingen, and C.

S. This is a user-friendly and potentially life-changing introduction to the wisdom teachings of over 108 of the greatest mystics in the Western tradition. Shambhala. Used book in Good Condition. Hampton Roads Publishing Company. Its premise is that we all need teachers and companions to assist us in developing rich interior lives.

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The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism Modern Library Classics

Uniquely organized by subject rather than by author, The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism explores how human life is transformed through the search for direct contact with God. Like his other books, this one too is destined to become a classic. Professor moshe idel, Hebrew University, Jerusalem Used book in Good Condition.

Shambhala. Both the scholar and the disciple will find God’s plenty here. Barbara newman, john evans professor of latin, and classics, religion, Professor of English, Northwestern University"An unusually clear and insightful exposition of major texts selected by one of the greatest scholars in the field of Christian mysticism, based on his vast erudition and uniquely sensitive interpretation.

Hampton Roads Publishing Company. Part one examines the preparation for encountering god through biblical interpretation and prayer; the second part focuses on the mystics’ actual encounters with God; and part three addresses the implications of the mystical life, showing how mystics have been received over time, and how they practice their faith through private contemplation and public actions.

In addition to his illuminating Introduction, Bernard McGinn provides accessible headnotes for each section, as well as numerous biographical sketches and a selected bibliography. Praise for the essential writings of christian Mysticism “No one is better equipped than Bernard McGinn to provide a thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature….

This is an anthology which deserves to be read not only by those who study Christian history and theology, but by believers who long to deepen their own lives of prayer and service. Anglican theological review“bernard McGinn, has edited this fine collection of mystical writings, a preeminent historian and interpreter of the Christian mystical tradition, organizing them thematically.




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Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation

The best translation of this odd–sounding word is dancing. Are you ready to join in? Used book in Good Condition. God is the dance itself, and He invites you to be a part of that dance. Although these early christians gave us some highly conceptualized thinking on the life of the Trinity, again and again, the best they could say, was, Whatever is going on in God is a flow—it's like a dance.

Early christians who came to be known as the "Desert Mothers and Fathers" applied the Greek verb perichoresis to the mystery of the Trinity. Hampton Roads Publishing Company. In the pages of this book, internationally recognized teacher Richard Rohr circles around this most paradoxical idea as he explores the nature of God—circling around being an apt metaphor for this mystery we're trying to apprehend.

Shambhala. That idea might sound novel, but it is about as traditional as you can get. Invitation to a dance the trinity is supposed to be the central, foundational doctrine of our entire Christian belief system, yet we're often told that we shouldn't attempt to understand it because it is a "mystery. Should we presume to try to breach this mystery? if we could, son, how would it transform our relationship with God and renew our lives? The word Trinity is not found in the New Testament—it wasn't until the third century that early Christian father Tertullian coined it—but the idea of Father, and Holy Spirit was present in Jesus' life and teachings and from the very beginning of the Christian experience.

Our word choreography comes from the same root. But god is not a dancer—He is the dance itself.


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Growing into God: A Beginner's Guide to Christian Mysticism

In fact, mysticism is at the heart of an authentic Christian life. Mabry explores the classic mystical journey, which begins with the Awakening of a unitive consciousness that experiences everything as Divine and interconnected. Hampton Roads Publishing Company. He also enriches each chapter with questions and answers to simplify points as well as experiential practices to help readers embark upon the mystical journey themselves Used book in Good Condition.

. Shambhala. In growing into god, he "demystifies" mysticism, practices, providing a friendly and accessible entry point to some of the teachings, and experiences of the Christian mystical tradition. The journey continues with purgation, in which we begin to see God in all things and all things in God; and, in which we empty ourselves of illusion; Illumination, Union, finally, in which we marry our lives with God's life.

For many people, the word mysticism conjures up occult, secretive rituals held after midnight in some dark cave. Our hands become god's hands, our touch becomes God's touch, comfort, our lips become God's lips, in order to bring help, and healing to the world. Mabry recounts the stories of many Christian mystics, p>Along the way, and with an entertaining teacher's clarity, including inspiring quotations.

It is nothing more and nothing less than the pursuit-and enjoyment-of union with God, which is the goal of all Christian spirituality. But true mysticism isn't at all sinister or secretive, says author John Mabry, an Anglican-rite Congregational minister.


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Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening

Cowley Publications. She examines how the practice is related to the classic tradition of Christian contemplation, looks at the distinct nuances of its method, and explores its revolutionary potential to transform Christian life. Hampton Roads Publishing Company. Used book in Good Condition. Practitioners of centering Prayer are known for the great enthusiasm they bring to the practice of this ancient discipline.

Cynthia bourgeault goes further than offering an introduction, however. Centering prayer and inner Awakening is a complete guidebook for all who wish to know the practice of Centering Prayer. The book encourages dialogue between centering Prayer enthusiasts and those classic institutions of Christian nurture―churches, seminaries, and schools of theology―that have yet to accept real ownership of the practice and its potential.

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The Naked Now: Learning To See As the Mystics See

Shambhala. Cowley Publications. Filled with sayings, and appeals to the heart, stories, quotations, specific methods for identifying dualistic thinking are presented with simple practices for stripping away ego and the fear of dwelling in the present. Hampton Roads Publishing Company. For christians seeking a way of thinking outside of strict dualities, this guide explores methods for letting go of division and living in the present.

Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. Drawn from the gospels, jesus, and the great christian contemplatives, Paul, this examination reveals how many of the hidden truths of Christianity have been misunderstood or lost and how to read them with the eyes of the mystics rather than interpreting them through rational thought.

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Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation

Sitting in stillness, the practice of meditation, and the cultivation of awareness are commonly thought to be the preserves of Hindus and Buddhists. But this book is not a mere historical survey of these teachings. Ultimately laird shows how the wounds we loathe become vehicles of the healing silence we seek, beyond technique and achievement.

Into the silent land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation. In into the silent land, we see the ancient wisdom of both the Christian East and West brought sharply to bear on the modern-day longing for radical openness to God in the depths of the heart. Laird's book is not like the many presentations for beginners.

Laird shows that these inner struggles, that any person of prayer must face, are like riddles, even wounds, trying to draw out of us our own inner silence. Cowley Publications. Used book in Good Condition. Throughout the language is fresh, direct, and focused on real-life examples of people whose lives are incomparably enriched by the practice of contemplation.

Used book in Good Condition. Hampton Roads Publishing Company. The heart of the book focuses on negotiating key moments of struggle on the contemplative path, when the whirlwind of distractions or the brick wall of boredom makes it difficult to continue. Shambhala.


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