Christian Mystics

Thanks, Fred, for sharing some stimulating reflections! There certainly seems to be some overlap for these two topics. Karina, I love the way you highlighted how the two feed into and play off of each other. I also resonate deeply with your quote from the Lost Years, and it reminds me of Jesus’ quip, “Unless [...]

Hi Todd,

I’m glad it encouraged you.

Peace
Fred

Thank you Fred, this was right on time for me.

Agape,
Todd

My path has led me from and through fear and suffering. Though I witnessed miracles in my lifetime, and I believe they accomplished whatever their purpose was, they were never a substitute for mysticism. It was only the direct experience of God that could free me from fear and change desperate hope into peaceful joy. [...]

I love your posts, Ulises. They stretch and challenge me to think! That’s ALWAYS a good thing. We have finally, FINALLY, after years of searching found a church we are loving to call home. It’s quite diverse, and in meeting with the Pastor recently I loved his sharing that the diversity causes tension sometimes. However [...]

Hi Ulises, I appreciate your honesty and views. I have to admit, oftentimes I’m a bit baffled not only by your postings but others as well. That’s when I have to realize they too may be just as baffled by what I post. In all of that as I’ve observed over the past year, many [...]