The Way of a Pilgrim
The Bible calls us to pray continually. But how do we do it? A homeless Russian man found the way. His book is a celebrated masterpiece on continual prayer.
A mystic is a person who practices mysticism. In our context, they practice mystical prayer.
The Bible calls us to pray continually. But how do we do it? A homeless Russian man found the way. His book is a celebrated masterpiece on continual prayer.
Julian of Norwich (circa 1342 to circa 1416) was an English anchoress who is regarded as one of the most important Christian mystics.
The Story of a Soul (l’Histoire d’une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux (1983-1897). She is probably the most loved Christian writer of all time.
John of the Cross wrote a book called “The Living Flame of Love.” He was near the end of his life and at the very peak of mystical experience.
John of the Cross wrote “The Dark Night” in 1578 or 1579. It is a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer.
St. Teresa of Ávila wrote “The Interior Castle” in 1577. It is a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer.
Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) was French, a Catholic, a Carmelite nun, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church.
John of the Cross (1542-1591) was a Catholic, a monk, a priest, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church.
Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582) was a Spanish woman, a Catholic nun, a mystic, a saint, and a Doctor of the Church.