St. John of the Cross
Meet St. John of the
Cross, our Guide to the World of Christian Mysticism:
An
Illustrated Life of John of the Cross
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In Spain with St. John of the Cross: DVD (video introduction, plus transcript online) |
A Guide to
Important Books about
St. John of the Cross and Christian Mysticism
Drawing of Christ by St. John of the Cross
What is Contemplation According to St. John of the Cross?
Selected
Quotes from St. John of the Cross
on the Journey of the Soul to God by Contemplation
St. John
and the Beginning of
Contemplation: Reading
John
of the Cross' Teaching on
Contemplation: Reading
Towards a Theology of Mysticism: Reading
Are
There Really Contemplatives
Today?: CD (transcript online)
St. John of the Cross: Discussion I
St. John of the Cross: Discussion II
Infused Contemplation: An Interview
The Paradox of Human Suffering: Essay
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Christian Mysticism and Jungian Psychology: DVD (transcript online) |
Mersch, Maritain and Mystical Theology: Reading
Reginald Garrigou-LaGrange and the Renewal of the Contemplative Life: Essay
John of St. Thomas on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Stories of People Today Trying to Live the Christian Contemplative Life
A Spiritual Itinerary - Contemplation Hidden in the World
A Journey into God: A Story
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A Contemplative Journey: A Visit with Joseph Patchett DVD (transcript online) |
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Blossoms of
Silence: |
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A Visit with a Contemplative:
DVD (transcript online) |
A
Wayfarer's Spiritual Journey as a Contemplative in the World: A Story
A Journeyer: A Story
Sharing Your Story
What is
the Christian Prayer and
Contemplation Forum, and how to share?
An Introduction to The Christian Prayer and Contemplation Forum: Reading
Online Membership Directory: Discover people with similar interests
How to sign up to be part of the Online Membership Directory
The Western Catholic Mystical Tradition and Its Problems
A Revolution of Mystical Consciousness: Reading
Acquired
Contemplation in the
17th Century: Reading
A Lost World of Christian Mysticism: Reading
Catholic
Mysticism in the First Half of the
20th Century: Reading
The
Mystical Revivals of the 20th
Century: Reading
The Modern History of Western Christian Mysticism: Discussion
Discalced Carmelite Research Photo Gallery
Three Books on the History of Carmelite Mysticism: Essay
Visit the online discussions on Christian Spirituality issues at our sister site at Shalomplace.com
NEW Critical Questions in Christian Contemplative Practice
The
Readings below come from the
following two online books:
From St. John of the
Cross to Us: The Story of a 400 Year Long Misunderstanding and What it Means for the
Future of Christian Mysticism Complete
Book Online
St. John of the Cross and Dr. C.G. Jung: Christian Mysticism in the Light of Jungian Psychology Complete Book Online
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Dreaming of a Spiritual Community?
Wisdom and St. Louis de Montfort Essay
Lost Treasures: 17th Century Mystical Texts
Lost Treasures: John of the Cross in Mexico
James Cowan on John of the Cross
An Interview with James Cowan, Australian Novelist and Poet, about his new book on St. Anthony
Climbing Mount Toubkal by James Cowan
Modern Attempts to Renew the Life of Prayer and Contemplation
Questions
at the Heart of the Renewal of
Christian Mysticism: A Survey
Christian Contemplation Today: Reading
Christian Spirituality in the 21st Century: Essay
Questions about Centering Prayer: Discussion
Questions about Centering Prayer II: Discussion
Visit the Shalomplace Discussion on Centering Prayer
Thomas Keating and Ruth Burrows: Reading
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A Centering Prayer Retreat with Fr. M. Basil Pennington, O.S.M.O.: DVD (transcript online) |
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John Main and the Practice of Christian Meditation:
DVD (transcript online) John Main's Christian Meditation: Discussion |
Silence and Stillness in Prayer: The Message of Dom John Main by Paul Harris: Essay
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Renewing the Christian Mystical Tradition:
A Visit with Ernest Larkin: DVD |
The Charismatic Movement: Reading
An Open Letter to Catholic Charismatics: Discussion
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Faith, Darkness and the Life of Prayer
A Psychological Dark Night: Reading
The Way of Faith: Reading
Darkness and the Life of Prayer: Essay
Is
it Depression, or is it the
Loss of the Affective Ego Leading to Spiritual Gain?
Dark Nights, Depression and the Loss of the Affective Ego: Discussion
Spiritual Experiences and Their Dangers
Extraordinary Experiences: Essay
Contemplative Questions: Discussion
A Spiritual Odyssey: A Story
A Cautionary Note on Seeking Experiences
Psychic Energy andContemplation: Reading
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction: A Contemporary Experience, and an Interview with Don Bisson
Beginners and Contemplatives: Reading
A Healing Ministry - Nancy Lane: A Story
Psychological Types and Spiritual Direction: Reading
Spiritual Direction, Community and Type: Reading
Christian Contemplation and Eastern Enlightenment. See: East-West Contemplative Dialogue
The Life of Prayer and Contemplation, and Lifestyle
Amour Fou: Sex, Marriage and Contemplation: Essay
Two
Secrets That Can Transform
Your Marriage: Essay
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Two Secrets
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