Turning to the Mystics with James Finley
The Cloud of Unknowing: Session 1
Mar 14, 2022
James Finley, a mystical text expert and meditation teacher, delves into The Cloud of Unknowing, exploring stages of Christian living, the concept of purgatory as love's purification, transcending habitual patterns to find divine love, and offering a mystical meditation session for reflection and prayer.
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Quick takeaways
- The Cloud of Unknowing outlines a spiritual journey in stages of faith, devotion, and deep communion with God.
- Transition after death signifies unmediated union with God for eternal oneness and interconnectedness with divine beings.
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Understanding the Four Stages of Living the Christian Life
The author of The Cloud of Unknowing presents the journey of the Christian life in four stages. The common way of life involves faith as moral guidance and belonging to a community. In the special way of life, God becomes personally real and heartfelt devotion emerges. The singular way of life focuses on a blind stirring of love and a desire for a deep communion with God, leading to a habituated state of spiritual connection.
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