10 Christian Mystics and What They Tell Us of God

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Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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  1. EPISODE 1 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Introduction

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    24 min

  2. EPISODE 2 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Mary, the First Christian Mystic

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    22 min

  3. EPISODE 3 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Francis of Assisi, The Mirror of Christ

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    23 min

  4. EPISODE 4 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Julian of Norwich, Anchoress and Visionary of God's Goodness

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    24 min

  5. EPISODE 5 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Jacopone da Todi, Poet of the Madness of God

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    24 min

  6. EPISODE 6 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    St. Catherine of Siena, The Body as the Cell of God

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    24 min

  7. EPISODE 7 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    St. John of the Cross, Mystic of the Dark Night

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    25 min

  8. EPISODE 8 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    St. Therese of Lisieux, Anti-Mystic of the Little Way

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    24 min

  9. EPISODE 9 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Gerard Manley Hopkins, The Mysticism of Words

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    25 min

  10. EPISODE 10 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Simone Weil, Affliction and the Mystical Way

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    24 min

  11. EPISODE 11 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Robert Lax, Hermit and Mystic of Patient Waiting

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

    23 min

  12. EPISODE 12 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Conclusion

    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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    Best-selling author of more than 25 books, including the best-selling "Francis: The Journey and the Dream," "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God," and "Song of the Sparrow: New Poems and Meditations." From the Virgin Mary and Francis of Assisi to the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins and the French philosopher Simone Weil, this inspiring course introduces you to the mysticism of ten inspiring luminaries of faith. In 12 lectures, you will look carefully at the lives of these 10 beloved mystics—five men and five women—from the Christian tradition. Bookended by an introduction and conclusion, this series helps you understand mysticism at both the individual community level. A veteran professor of literature and composition, Fr. Murray Bodo, O.F.M., gives you the key to unlock the mysteries of mysticism. This series is adapted from his book "Mystics: Ten Who Show Us the Ways of God." Mystics experience God's presence in tangible and striking ways. As you investigate the original words of women like Thérèse of Lisieux—the beloved saint known as "The Little Flower"—and the modern spirituality of the hermit Robert Lax, you will gain a better understanding of the nature of mystical experiences. Moreover, you will come to see the relevance of mysticism to your personal faith. After hearing the incredible accounts of these 10 exemplars of Christian spirituality, you will discover new truths about God's love for humanity. United by their common experiences of God's presence, these 10 mystics transcend time and place. For Fr. Bodo, their experiences are evidence of God's enduring contact with humanity, century after century. Follow their stories and deepen your own spirituality today. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

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