Anamchara • The Website of Unknowing
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Located Stone Mountain, Georgia USA
Tags Christian mysticism, mysticism, Celtic spirituality, Celtic wisdom, Christian spirituality, interfaith spirituality, emergent church, book reviews, contemplative spirituali
Carl McColman's blog is all about Christian mysticism, interfaith spirituality, Celtic wisdom, emergent theology, and assorted other topics.
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- Prayer on Nov 24, 2009 in How to Become a Mystic Prayer Christian mysticism Contemplation Daily Office discursive prayer Liturgy of the Hours Meditation
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...
- In search of the perfect Christian Jam Band on Nov 23, 2009 in Music 104.7 the Fish CCM Christian jam bands contemporary Christian music Larry Norman Mark Schultz Phil Keaggy Point of Grace Resurrection Band The Selah Project Waterdeep
Okay, I’m on a mission. Last night, Fran, Rhiannon and I went to see Point of Grace and Mark Schultz perform at a local mega-church. It was the second time we’ve seen Point of Grace, our first Mark Schultz concert. We went mainly for Rhia...
- Simon’s Cat on Nov 22, 2009 in Books Reviews humor Simon Tofield
Simon’s Cat (In His Very Own Book) By Simon Tofield New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2009 Review by Carl McColman Move over, Garfield, Dewey, LOLCats, and all those adorable cats by Kliban… here come’s “Simon’s Cat,&#...
- Quote for the Day on Nov 21, 2009 in Quotations Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander Julian of Norwich Quote for the Day Thomas Merton
I pray much to have a wise heart, and perhaps the rediscovery of Lady Julian of Norwich will help me. I took her book with me on a quiet walk among the cedars. She is a true theologian with greater clarity, depth and order than St. Theresa: she reall...
- Register now for Evening at Emory Spring 2010 on Nov 20, 2009 in Announcements A Brief History of Everything Andrew Harvey Classes Continuing Education Emory Center for Lifelong Learning Evening at Emory Ken Wilber world mysticism
Online registration is now open for Evening at Emory’s Spring 2010 classes. I’m teaching the following classes: A Brief History of Everything American philosopher Ken Wilber writes books that combine eastern and western spirituality, psyc...
- Charism on Nov 19, 2009 in Christian mysticism Christianity Contemplation How to Become a Mystic Prayer spirituality Charismatic Spirituality Christian spirituality contemplative spirituality trust in God
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...
- The Road Not Taken on Nov 18, 2009 in Writing academia bookselling career choices discernment parable of the talents Self-doubt teaching vocation
My dear readers, I try to keep the angst-quotient on this blog to a bare minimum, but this morning I am going to indulge myself a bit. You have been duly warned. Read on at your own risk. Yesterday morning I received an email from Bob P., a reader of...
