Mystical Paths To God

Author : Brother Lawrence
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781627932028

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Mystical Paths to God by Brother Lawrence Pdf

Collected in this Omnibus edition are three classic works exploring the mystical nature of God. Included are The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross. The Practice of the Presence of God is one of the most beautiful and touching stories of Christian devotion ever written. Brother Lawrence was a Carmelite Brother known for his profound peace and deep relationship with God; many came to seek spiritual guidance from him. The wisdom that he passed on to them, in conversations and in letters, would later become the basis for the book. This edition has two translations of this book to help the reader find a more complete understanding of this wonderful and enduring story. This is the definitive edition of St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle: translated by E. Allison Peers. This mystic book is as inspirational and enlightening today as it was when it was first written. St. Teresa lays out the foundation for an ideal journey of faith. St. Teresa was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is considered to be, along with Saint John of the Cross, a founder of the Discalced Carmelites. She became the first female to be named a Doctor of the Church, in 1970, and is one of only three females to be awarded that honor. St. John of the Cross was a Carmelite friar and priest; he is renowned for his cooperation with Saint Teresa of Ávila in the reformation of the Carmelite order, and for his poetry and his studies on the growth of the soul. Dark Night of the Soul is considered one of the greatest religious poems ever written. This masterpiece of Mystic Christianity examines faith and how to keep faith when all seems lost. Think of it as guide to making it through the dark night of the soul to the brighter, happier, faith filled tomorrow that awaits.

Author : Joan Borysenko
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1561706108

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7 Paths to God by Joan Borysenko Pdf

Some people find God by living in harmony with the rhythms of nature, others by the practice of specific meditations and prayers. For some, the way is beauty, creativity, love, devotion, study, or service. Just as many rivers lead to the sea, there are many paths to God. Each of the seven primary energy centers of the human body—the chakras—corresponds to a specific path. In this book, those paths are outlined, complete with spiritual exercises, giving you, the reader, a sense of the most fruitful direction for your journey.

Author : Peter Gyulay
Publisher : Peter Gyulay
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780648253433

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Walking the Mystical Path with Practical Feet by Peter Gyulay Pdf

The Bahá'í Faith is a religion that was founded by Bahá'u'lláh in the mid-nineteenth century and has since spread all around the world. Though a way of life that is largely grounded in action, the mystical connection between the individual believer and God stands at its core. The seeker of truth aims to walk the mystical path with practical feet. This book highlights the place of mysticism in the Bahá'í Faith through an exploration of its sacred literature. It discusses Bahá'u'lláh’s teachings on God and creation, the purpose of life, the nature of spiritual experience and transformation, as well as the principles and practices that the spiritual seeker utilises on the path of transformation. Through this exploration we discover the potential of the human being to live an active and spiritual life in this world, drawing closer to God. Each person was created in the image of God and has the capacity to mirror all of God’s perfections, experiencing His light both in the outside world and within, in this world and the next.

Author : Elizabeth Clare Prophet
Publisher : Summit University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781932890501

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Becoming God by Elizabeth Clare Prophet Pdf

Mystics are those who seek a direct experience of the Presence of God, and mysticism is the vital, animating element of every religion. The spiritual marriage, the mystics say, is not merely a conforming to the ways and will of God but a total transforming of the soul into God. And this is the heart of the teaching that one only whispers: The soul that is transformed into God is God.

Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506485805

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Answering the Contemplative Call by Carl McColman Pdf

The mystical path is not some sort of static experience for the select few, says Carl McColman, rather, it is a living tradition, 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, 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. Now McColman is back with Answering the Contemplative Call, to show readers how to apply the riches of the mystical tradition to daily living. McColman quotes from the great mystics of the Christian tradition who have also traveled this path, including Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, 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.

Author : Jacob Boehme,Meister Eckhart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1934941921

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Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism by Jacob Boehme,Meister Eckhart Pdf

From Christianity's earliest days, seekers have looked for "theosis," or unity with God. This volume contains three of the classic texts of medieval Christian mysticism, Jacob Boehme's "The Signature of All Things," Meister Eckhart's "Sermons," and the anonymous "The Cloud of Unknowing." Introduction gives a brief history of Christian Mysticism.

Author : Joan Z. Borysenko
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781401929640

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7 Paths to God by Joan Z. Borysenko Pdf

"Just as many rivers lead to the sea, there are many paths to God. Each of the seven primary energy centers of the human body, the chakras, corresponds to a specific path." In this book, Joan Borysenko tells you how a mystical moment can strike at any time when you are fully present in the moment: when looking at a beautiful full moon, a sunset, walking in nature, or looking into the eyes of a child. When you are fully present in the moment, you will be filled with a sense of awe, and beauty, and feel fully connected with the universe. This book outlines the 7 paths, complete with spiritual exercises, giving the reader a sense of the most fruitful direction for their journey. You will learn that you don't have to go to Nepal or go climb a mountain to have a mystical moment, but in learning how to be fully present in your everyday life, you will find that mystical moments can be found in the mundane, the ordinary, or also in the extraordinary.

Author : Elizabeth Clare Prophet
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781932890846

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Becoming God by Elizabeth Clare Prophet Pdf

In this heartfelt and inspiring work, renowned author and spiritual teacher Elizabeth Clare Prophet brings alive the insights, visions and revelations of the Christian mystics and shows that they are as relevant today as they have ever been. Mysticism, she explains, is not merely a belief or philosophy but an experience that transforms the soul. As she unfolds the experiences and threefold path of the Christian mystics, you will learn about the indwelling presence, the Christ within, and your divine identity as well as what the mystics had to say about the dark night, soul testing and trials, and the living flame of love. You will explore the mystics’ practices of contemplation, interior and spoken prayer, and visualization. Elizabeth Clare Prophet also shares her own profound perspectives on the mystics’ personal relationship with God and describes how you can walk the mystic path today with the saints and mystics as your mentors and guides. Becoming God is one of a series of books by Elizabeth Clare Prophet on the mystical paths of the world’s religions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101657850

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Meditations on the Tarot by Anonim Pdf

Now in a fully corrected edition, one of the true spiritual classics of the twentieth century. Published for the first time with an index and Cardinal Hans Urs von Balthasar’s afterword, this new English publication of Meditations on the Tarot is the landmark edition of one of the most important works of esoteric Christianity. Written anonymously and published posthumously, as was the author’s wish, the intention of this work is for the reader to find a relationship with the author in the spiritual dimensions of existence. The author wanted not to be thought of as a personality who lived from 1900 to 1973, but as a friend who is communicating with us from beyond the boundaries of ordinary life. Using the 22 major arcana of the tarot deck as a means to explore some of humanity’s most penetrating spiritual questions, Meditations on the Tarot has attracted an unprecedented range of praise from across the spiritual spectrum.

Author : Joan Borysenko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Mysticism
ISBN : OCLC:1036909732

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The Ways of the Mystic by Joan Borysenko Pdf

Author : John R. Mabry
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835630443

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Growing into God by John R. Mabry Pdf

For many people, the word mysticism conjures up occult, secretive rituals held after midnight in some dark cave. But true mysticism isn’t at all sinister or secretive, says author John Mabry, an Anglican-rite Congregational minister. In fact, mysticism is at the heart of an authentic Christian life. It is nothing more and nothing less than the pursuit-and enjoyment-of union with God, which is the goal of all Christian spirituality. Christian mysticism is the discipline of growing the soul into God—shedding illusory identities, deepening prayer, seeing God in all things, and acting as Christ in the world. Mabry’s great passion is to bring theology to everyday life by explaining complex ideas in everyday language that anyone can understand and find useful. In Growing into God, he “demystifies” mysticism, providing a friendly and accessible entry point to some of the teachings, practices, and experiences of the Christian mystical tradition. Mabry explores the classic mystical journey, which begins with the Awakening of a unitive consciousness that experiences everything as Divine and interconnected. The journey continues with Purgation, in which we empty ourselves of illusion; Illumination, in which we begin to see God in all things and all things in God; and, finally, Union, in which we marry our lives with God’s life. Our hands become God’s hands, our lips become God’s lips, our touch becomes God’s touch, in order to bring help, comfort, and healing to the world. ,p>Along the way, and with an entertaining teacher’s clarity, Mabry recounts the stories of many Christian mystics, including inspiring quotations. 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

Author : Jeffrey Wincel
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780557620555

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Climbing the Mountain of God, The Path to Mystical Discipleship by Jeffrey Wincel Pdf

Climbing the Mountain of God presents a fresh look into the nature of spirituality, mysticism and discipleship. By examining the contemporary thirst for true spirituality in the light of ancient tradition, today's faithful come to understand the nature of God's holiness, and their participation in a journey towards Him.

Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506485768

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The Big Book of Christian Mysticism by Carl McColman Pdf

In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence. This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today. This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition. "The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mytic." --William McNamara

Author : L. William Countryman
Publisher : Bloomsbury T&T Clark
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1563381036

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The Mystical Way in the Fourth Gospel by L. William Countryman Pdf

Here is a sustained literary-critical reading of John's Gospel in terms of mystical theology. Arguing that John "is guiding, perhaps at times impelling, the reader along a path that leads from conversion through Christian initiation to mystical enlightenment and union," Professor Countryman suggests that this concern controls the Gospel's literary structure and unity. He demonstrates this argument through a fresh and readable translation of the Fourth Gospel, offering a new way of reading John that has direct relevance to Christian life today. The chapters in the book follow the progress of the would-be mystic from initial conversion through baptism and Eucharist to mystical enlightenment. In addition to this mystical program, and integrated with the narrative of the Gospel, is a theological interpretation of Jesus which explains why he is centrally important for the mystic. "An appealing and attractive interpretation that deserves close attention." Adris Newsletter L.William Countryman is Professor of New Testament at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific and the author of many books, including Good News of Jesus, The Language of Ordination, and Biblical Authority or Biblical Tyranny all published by Trinity Press International.

Author : Kim Michaels
Publisher : More to Life Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9949518253

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Walking the Mystical Path of Jesus by Kim Michaels Pdf

The teachings in this book have helped hundreds of thousands of people gain a deeper appreciation for the mystical path that Jesus taught to his disciples 2000 years ago, the path towards union with God, a state of mind beyond most people's highest dreams. TODAY MANY PEOPLE HAVE trouble discovering the small, easy and practical steps towards a state of consciousness that is beyond human conflicts and pitfalls. In this book the ascended master Jesus describes how to start walking the mystical path that will eventually restore our most natural ability: the direct experience of God within ourselves. This book empowers you to discover your personal path and make steady progress towards peace of mind and an inner, mystical experience of God. Inspiring and profound, this enlightening book contains questions and answers that are easy to read and that help you walk the mystical path of Jesus. You will learn how to: -Use the cosmic mirror to speed up your growth -Get out of old reactionary patterns -Become free from difficult situations and guilt -Control your mind -Leave behind a painful past -Open your heart to the flow of love from within -Heal the wounds in your psychology