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The Dark Night is one of the most well known elements of St. John's mysticism, and yet, it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode we discuss the mysticism of suffering, attachment, and what it means to have a dark night of the soul and of the senses. We also discuss the whole of John's mysticism, including his work the Spiritual Canticle. For more content on the mystics, consider joining our Patreon!

St. John of the Cross is the authority of Catholic mysticism. Not only is he a beloved doctor of the church, but was also a poet, teacher, and spiritual director. This episode opens with a story of his life, before uncovering an introduction to his thought and teachings. For more content on John of the Cross and other mystics, check out our Patreon here.

Hey folks, I will soon be departing on my annual summer break to tighten up the next part of the Mysticism Series. So, let's take a walk down memory lane and summarize some of the high points of this season. Also - Patreon will still be quite active - so hang out with us there! www.patreon.com/anthonystongue Also follow us on IG, Twitter and TikTok!

Join Our Patreon Donate to the Podcast  St. Hildegard von Bingen is one of the most beloved and interesting saints, mystics and doctors of the church. One of her most well known concepts, and to me, one of the most mystical, is her concept of viriditas or “greening”. Here she describes a life force present in us that connects us all, that comes straight from God.  If you enjoy, please consider joining the Patreon, donating to the podcast, or simply sharing with a friend! 

St. Hildegard von Bingen is one of the most beloved Catholic saints. It's easy to see why. She's a mystic, a musician, a prophet, an herbalist and more. She's also a Doctor of the Church, which gives added credence to her visions. In this episode we will share stories from her life, then jump into her biography, her mysticism and more. Next week, we will get into some of her key concepts and how we can incorporate them into our own spirituality. If you'd like to support St. Anthony's Tongue, join the Patreon here!

St. Ignatius of Loyola gave us many great exercises to enhance our relationship with God. Here are a few. For more bonus content and show notes, join the St. Anthony's Tongue Patreon here.

St. Ignatius is one of the best known saints, though largely for being the founder of the Jesuit Order. However, Ignatius was also a very notable mystic, which is most prevalently seen in his Spiritual Exercises. In this episode, we dive into his life and thought. Next week we will look at some of his more approachable mystical exercises. If you're interested in show notes and bonus content, join the Patreon here.

⁠Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue.⁠ ⁠Join Our Patreon!⁠ In our final part of this mini-series, we discuss one of the most interesting concepts. The belief that when we reach a certain level of spiritual attainment, our vision itself becomes divinized. We can see God working throughout nature in new ways. We also discuss how the issues in today's climate crisis and how it's not just a scientific or political issue, but also a spiritual issue. If you've enjoyed this series, please consider donating or becoming a patron!

Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue. Join Our Patreon! In our second episode on nature mysticism we discuss the effect of the incarnation, and how Christ's arrival was seen as giving new importance to all of creation. Similarly, we discuss the topic of pantheism, animism and panentheism in a Christian context.

Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue Join Our Patreon! Did you know we are all called to be cosmic priests? In our first nature mysticism episode we discuss a unique, yet orthodox, concept in Christianity called the Cosmic Priesthood. We discuss this terminology, it's roots in saints such as Bonaventure and Maximus, as well as it's modern use by popes such as Pope Benedict XVI. This unique concept allows us to see all of creation and all of nature with new eyes.