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 xvii
... perceptions , interiorly tranquil and at rest , reposing on faith . Such a one must walk by faith , with his understanding in darkness and in the obscurity of faith only : for in this darkness God unites Himself to the intellect.3 ...
... perceptions , interiorly tranquil and at rest , reposing on faith . Such a one must walk by faith , with his understanding in darkness and in the obscurity of faith only : for in this darkness God unites Himself to the intellect.3 ...
Strana xxvii
... perceive what she is doing . She is so engaged with God that she does not turn in reflection upon herself . She does not need to invent motives - she has attained , for a time , the object and end of all motive . Hence the dictum of the ...
... perceive what she is doing . She is so engaged with God that she does not turn in reflection upon herself . She does not need to invent motives - she has attained , for a time , the object and end of all motive . Hence the dictum of the ...
Strana xxx
... ( Night of Sense , xi , 1 , 2 ) . Towards the end of the section in the Living Flame , while speaking of the 1 Dark Night , 1. x . 7 ; xii . 1 ; xiv . 1 . mind's emptiness of all distinct perceptions in memory , imagination XXX AFTERTHOUGHTS.
... ( Night of Sense , xi , 1 , 2 ) . Towards the end of the section in the Living Flame , while speaking of the 1 Dark Night , 1. x . 7 ; xii . 1 ; xiv . 1 . mind's emptiness of all distinct perceptions in memory , imagination XXX AFTERTHOUGHTS.
Strana xxxi
... perceptions in memory , imagination , understanding , and emotion during the loving attention , he turns to the will : he addresses those directors whom he is objurgating , You will say , perhaps , that the will , if the understanding ...
... perceptions in memory , imagination , understanding , and emotion during the loving attention , he turns to the will : he addresses those directors whom he is objurgating , You will say , perhaps , that the will , if the understanding ...
Strana xxxix
... perception of God , substantial divine touches , intellectual vision , transforming love , spiritual marriage . Whether such experiences are to be termed extraordinary or ordinary ( in whatever sense ) , I range myself with those who ...
... perception of God , substantial divine touches , intellectual vision , transforming love , spiritual marriage . Whether such experiences are to be termed extraordinary or ordinary ( in whatever sense ) , I range myself with those who ...
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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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