

Christmas with Meister Eckhart: Sermon 1
Dec 5, 2023
Exploring Meister Eckhart's unique perspective on the metaphysical implications of the birth of Christ, the concept of silence and its location within the soul, self-knowledge and freedom of the soul in its union with the divine, the true unity of divine nature in giving birth to the Son, the role of images and silence in attaining beatification, detachment and sinking into oblivion to achieve union with God, and reflections on the previous sermon and finding meaning in the Christmas season.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Metaphysical Implications of the Birth of Christ
03:02 • 13min
The Silent Middle: Exploring the Essence of the Soul
16:27 • 5min
Exploring Self-Knowledge and the Freedom of the Soul
21:46 • 3min
Exploring the Union of the Ground and the Soul
24:21 • 2min
The Role of Images and Silence in Attaining Beatification
26:43 • 3min
Detachment and Union with God
29:16 • 20min
Reflections on First Sermon and Christmas Season
49:30 • 2min