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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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A Reason Why Liturgy Matters: "Like Staring Out...
So often, it seems to me, that people who are drawn to... read more
The Characteristics of a Mystic
What are the characteristics of a mystic? I know two elderly monks... read more
Advance Praise for "Unteachable Lessons"
One of the scariest moments for me, as an author, is when... read more
"The Big Book of Christian Mysticism" for only...
Get The Big Book of Christian Mysticism ebook version for your favorite... read more
What is Spiritual Formation?
My children, I am again in the pain of childbirth, until Christ... read more
Eight Pagan Books (by a Christian Author)
In my forthcoming book Unteachable Lessons, I tell how I spent a period... read more
What Inspired Me to Write About Christian Mysticism
This month marks nine years since The Big Book of Christian Mysticism was published. Hard to... read more
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