Turning to the Mystics with James Finley Brother Lawrence: Session 3
Oct 13, 2025
Explore the transformative awakenings of mystics like Brother Lawrence, Teresa of Avila, and John of the Cross. Delve into how a simple tree sparked profound insights and how love can enlarge the heart. Discover the role of grace moments as pathways to a constant sense of divine presence. James Finley guides listeners to reflect on their own awakenings and how to deepen their spiritual practices. Engage in a practical prayer movement to nurture a habitual connection with the divine, culminating in a rich, guided meditation.
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Awakening At A Tree
- Brother Lawrence's awakening happened unexpectedly while looking at a tree during his ordinary daily life.
- He felt an all-pervasive oneness where God's presence was manifest in the ordinariness around him.
Teresa's Water Image
- Teresa of Avila experienced a sudden flow of God's presence in prayer that enlarged her heart.
- She compared it to water filling a basin that keeps becoming bigger to hold the overflow.
Light In The Dark Prison
- John of the Cross endured imprisonment, darkness, and suffering during his reform efforts.
- In that dark night he experienced a sustaining light, calling it "Oh, light lovelier than the dawn."
