Western Mysticism: Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative LifeCourier Corporation, 1. 1. 2003 - 242 strán (strany) This collection presents the writings of three of Western Christianity's most revered teachers of mystical theology. In addition to personal accounts by Saint Augustine, Saint Gregory, and Saint Bernard of their religious experiences, Western Mysticism discusses speculative contemplation, defines mysticism and its characteristics, and contrasts contemplative and active lives. |
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Strana xv
... appear suffi- ciently in what follows ; but here the leading combatants must be introduced . And first Mgr Farges ... appears as a whole - hearted supporter of Poulain and uncompromising opponent of Saudreau . It is right to mention him ...
... appear suffi- ciently in what follows ; but here the leading combatants must be introduced . And first Mgr Farges ... appears as a whole - hearted supporter of Poulain and uncompromising opponent of Saudreau . It is right to mention him ...
Strana xvi
... appears in the senses ; the heart is absolutely dry ; far from experiencing sweet delightful emotions which direct it towards 1 The Science of Prayer , 189 pp . ( Burns , Oates and Washbourne , 1925 ) . * In references ' text ' means ...
... appears in the senses ; the heart is absolutely dry ; far from experiencing sweet delightful emotions which direct it towards 1 The Science of Prayer , 189 pp . ( Burns , Oates and Washbourne , 1925 ) . * In references ' text ' means ...
Strana xxi
... appears to be the ' mystical experi- ence ' in the full sense , and to be pretty well equivalent to Fr Baker's ' passive unions purely intellectual ' ( Sancta Sophia , p . 531 ) . The prayer preceding ' union ' she calls the ' prayer of ...
... appears to be the ' mystical experi- ence ' in the full sense , and to be pretty well equivalent to Fr Baker's ' passive unions purely intellectual ' ( Sancta Sophia , p . 531 ) . The prayer preceding ' union ' she calls the ' prayer of ...
Strana xxvi
... Appearing in a quarterly periodical , his study has been lost to sight , and has not found place in recent discussions ; but it deserves to be brought forward , for it is learned , sane , and sober , and perhaps may offer a basis of ...
... Appearing in a quarterly periodical , his study has been lost to sight , and has not found place in recent discussions ; but it deserves to be brought forward , for it is learned , sane , and sober , and perhaps may offer a basis of ...
Strana xxix
... appear- ing in the understanding they seek to move the will thereby . The 1 Exposition ( see preceding note ) , pp . 296-301 . Ibid . pp . 314-17 : see the full teaching on this subject in Sancta Sophia , p . 509 ff . See piece cited ...
... appear- ing in the understanding they seek to move the will thereby . The 1 Exposition ( see preceding note ) , pp . 296-301 . Ibid . pp . 314-17 : see the full teaching on this subject in Sancta Sophia , p . 509 ff . See piece cited ...
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SPECULATIVE CONTEMPLATION | 1 |
WHAT MYSTICISM IS | 3 |
ST AUGUSTINE | 17 |
ST GREGORY THE GREAT | 63 |
ST BERNARD | 93 |
SUMMARY | 121 |
EPILOGUE | 133 |
THE VALIDITY OF THE MYSTICS CLAIM | 135 |
PRACTICAL THE CONTEMPLATIVE AND ACTIVE LIVES | 155 |
ST GREGORY THE GREAT | 169 |
ST BERNARD | 189 |
SUMMARY | 199 |
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