Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Dialogue 2: What is Mystical Contemplation?

Nov 22, 2021
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ADVICE

Foundational Prayer Practices

  • Establish a daily practice of prayer and contemplation.
  • This involves receptive openness (lectio divina), loving dialogue (meditation), and heartfelt longing (prayer).
INSIGHT

Mystical Contemplation

  • Contemplation deepens longing for union with the divine.
  • It is a foretaste of heaven, an experience of oneness beyond feelings or insights.
INSIGHT

Building Spiritual Maturity

  • Regular engagement in the first three rungs of prayer (lectio, meditation, prayer) cultivates spiritual maturity.
  • This maturity provides a foundation for mystical experiences.
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