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Author of Befriending Silence, The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Answering the Contemplative Call, and other books. Retreat leader. Speaker. Professed Lay Cistercian. essed Lay Cistercian.


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Help Santa Out: Seven Books to Give to...
Okay, friends, I know we haven't even made it to All Saint's... read more
Nine Books for Exploring Franciscan Spirituality
This weekend I conducted a retreat on Franciscan spirituality for the Rock... read more
What Mystics Do (and You Can, Too)
What do mystics do? The following list can be a way to... read more
Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful...
St. Augustine said that the human heart is restless until it rests... read more
Living in the Spirit of Contemplative Prayer
What does it mean to live a contemplative life? Especially for those... read more
In Defense of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a central tenet of Christian faith and practice. But what... read more
Do Christian Mystics Believe in Redemption?
An email came to me today, with this question: Dear Carl, I read... read more
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