Experiential Knowledge of God and Spiritual Perception

The chapter explores the idea that the Western loss of spiritual perception of God is attributed to rationalism, with a focus on Thomas Aquinas' teachings on knowing God beyond philosophical reasoning. It discusses the Spiritual Perception Project and delves into Aquinas' views on experiential knowledge of God facilitated by divine revelation. The chapter also explains how faith, charity, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit enhance believers' spiritual perception of the presence of God.