Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Turning to Meister Eckhart

Apr 3, 2023
Join James Finley and Kirsten Oates as they explore the life and teachings of 15th-century German mystic Meister Eckhart. Delve into Eckhart's mystical philosophy, his struggle with the church, and the healing power of contemplative spiritual direction. Discover how love, union, and liberation play a central role in understanding God's presence and realization in Eckhart's sermons.
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INSIGHT

Theologian Who Was Also A Mystic

  • Meister Eckhart combined rigorous academic theology with direct mystical teaching grounded in experience.
  • He translated scriptural and theological knowledge into a path for interior awakening in ordinary life.
ANECDOTE

Nuns Preserved His Sermons

  • Eckhart's German sermons survive because Dominican nuns took careful notes and compiled them.
  • Those notes preserved his mystical teachings that otherwise would have been lost.
ADVICE

Practice Mysticism In The World

  • Practice mystical awareness in ordinary, active life rather than only in cloistered solitude.
  • Let Eckhart's example show that deep union with God can be pursued amid daily duties and travel.
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