Why Mysticism Matters
The transformative power of mystical experiences is that they can convey to us that no matter what happens to our bodies and personalities in the world of time and space, mysteriously, everything is always OK.
The transformative power of mystical experiences is that they can convey to us that no matter what happens to our bodies and personalities in the world of time and space, mysteriously, everything is always OK.
Rabbi Alan Lurie | Posted 05.25.2011
All mystics share a similar understanding that there is a deeper and truer reality than the one that most of us experience in our everyday lives. When exploring mysticism, some essential questions naturally arise.
Rev. James Martin, S.J. | Posted 05.25.2011
Sometimes we feel an almost "mystical" sense of longing for God, or a connection to God, which can be triggered by unexpected circumstances. But what does it mean to have a "mystical" experience?
Andrew Z. Cohen | Posted 05.23.2012