When we consider also the rich mystical sensibility that characterizes Howard Thurman’s sermons and writings, it is clear that he is one of the great twentieth-century Christian contemplatives.
Tag: Christian Mystics
Twelve Mystics Who Lived Through Epidemics and Pandemics
It’s been over a month now since the World Health Organization has acknowledged that COVID-19 is a pandemic. As of today (4/13/20), over 22000 Americans and 116,000 people worldwide have…
Online Course: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (Columbia Seminary)
I’ve offered this course on the spirituality of the Christian Mystics several times through Columbia Seminary’s Center for Lifelong Learning. We’re adapting it to an online format and are pleased…
Online Retreat: Wisdom of the Christian Mystics (with Brother Elias)
This event has been moved to online. Please register to join us on Zoom. It’s become an annual tradition! Every fall I co-facilitate this retreat with Brother Elias, the author…
Who's Your Favorite Christian Mystic?
I’m happy to announce that my latest book — Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints and Sages — has been published. The first printing has been delivered to my publisher’s warehouse, and…
Who’s Who Among the Christian Mystics
My friends, I’m happy to announce my forthcoming book, due in October 2016. Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints and Sages is a companion volume to The Big Book of Christian Mysticism….
Three Mystics You May Have Missed
Walk into a Catholic bookstore — or a general bookstore large enough to have a “Christian mysticism” section — and you will see books by or about Thomas Merton, Julian of Norwich,…