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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... , intellectual - Objects of in- tellectual vision the Platonic Ideas Seen in the Light of God- Truth perceived in the Truth which is God - Theory of Divine illumination . 36 ( D ) MYSTICISM OR PLATONISM Which is it ?
... , intellectual - Objects of in- tellectual vision the Platonic Ideas Seen in the Light of God- Truth perceived in the Truth which is God - Theory of Divine illumination . 36 ( D ) MYSTICISM OR PLATONISM Which is it ?
Strana xvi
... divine , or to have any experience of them ; before the moment of prayer there was plenty of intellectual vigour ; but now when the soul desires to pray there is not one thought forthcoming . Secondly : the same phenomenon appears in ...
... divine , or to have any experience of them ; before the moment of prayer there was plenty of intellectual vigour ; but now when the soul desires to pray there is not one thought forthcoming . Secondly : the same phenomenon appears in ...
Strana xvii
... divine union , must be pure and empty of all sensible objects , disengaged from all clear intellectual perceptions , interiorly tranquil and at rest , reposing on faith . Such a one must walk by faith , with his understanding in ...
... divine union , must be pure and empty of all sensible objects , disengaged from all clear intellectual perceptions , interiorly tranquil and at rest , reposing on faith . Such a one must walk by faith , with his understanding in ...
Strana xix
... divine object , be it God Himself or one of His perfections , or Jesus Christ or one of His mysteries . The soul quitting reasoning , uses a sweet contemplation , which keeps it peaceful , attentive , and receptive of any divine ...
... divine object , be it God Himself or one of His perfections , or Jesus Christ or one of His mysteries . The soul quitting reasoning , uses a sweet contemplation , which keeps it peaceful , attentive , and receptive of any divine ...
Strana xx
... divine grace . This setting up of two different kinds of contemplation , one acquired and non - mystical , the other infused and mystical , is vehemently opposed by the other school , by Saudreau and the Dominicans . It is recognized by ...
... divine grace . This setting up of two different kinds of contemplation , one acquired and non - mystical , the other infused and mystical , is vehemently opposed by the other school , by Saudreau and the Dominicans . It is recognized by ...
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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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