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- Prayer by Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing on Nov 24, 2009
I’m currently reading three books on prayer: Prayer: Conversing with God by Rosalind Rinker. A classic evangelical book from the 1950s about developing greater intimacy and faith in God through unscripted, conversational prayer. Praying Our Ex...
- Charism by Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing on Nov 19, 2009
Is there a relationship between the charismatic renewal and the mystical tradition? Years ago I bought a book called Contemplation and the Charismatic Renewal. I never read it — maybe I should go back and read it now — but I liked the basic messa...
- Community by Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing on Nov 17, 2009
One of the monks who is reading the manuscript of The Big Book of Christian Mysticism teased me yesterday, by saying “It looks like you are just trying to get people into the pews!” I defended myself by saying, “No, I’m insist...
- Quote for the Day by Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing on Nov 16, 2009
Now if God is beyond distinctions, God is also beyond language. This explains the mystics’ playful use of language to subvert itself… Whichever way language is used, God is not named by it. It does not matter if language is used only to d...
- Vocation by Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing on Nov 12, 2009
Abram and Sarai were called to leave their homes and travel to the west. John the Baptist was called to preach in the desert. Jesus was called into the desert to fast and pray. Saul was blinded on the road to Damascus and was called to go into the ci...
- How to Become a Mystic by Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing on Nov 11, 2009
I’ve been thinking about how so many self-help books begin with “How to…” Consider these examples: How to Win Friends and Influence People How to Raise the Perfect Dog How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth How to Stop Worry...
- Why Mysticism Matters by Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing on Nov 5, 2009
Recently someone asked me if I could comment on why mysticism matters, particularly in terms not only of religion and spirituality, but also health and wellness. It’s a big question. There’s a lot of work being done on how spirituality an...
