Christianity & Mystical Traditions
Explore the rich contemplative and mystical traditions within Christianity, from ancient desert fathers to modern spiritual practices that deepen your relationship with the divine.
The Christian Spiritual Path
Christianity offers a profound path of spiritual transformation through direct relationship with the divine. From the contemplative practices of the early church to modern expressions of mystical Christianity, this tradition emphasizes love, service, and union with God.
Core Contemplative Practices
Prayer & Contemplation
Traditional and contemplative prayer practices for deepening your relationship with God.
Lectio Divina
Sacred reading practice for meditative engagement with Scripture.
Centering Prayer
Contemplative prayer method for resting in God's presence.
Contemplative Prayer Traditions
Explore the three great streams of Christian contemplative prayer—each with its own approach to inner experience, imagination, and the journey toward union with God. All three share a profound commitment to discernment.
Ignatian Spirituality
Structured imagination, Gospel contemplation, and discernment of spirits.
Carmelite Mysticism
Teresa & John of the Cross—from mental prayer toward imageless union.
Orthodox Hesychasm
The Jesus Prayer, stillness, and guarding the heart.
Great Mystical Teachers
Meister Eckhart
Medieval mystic who taught about the ground of being and divine union.
Teresa of Avila
Spanish mystic known for her interior castle and stages of prayer.
John of the Cross
Poet and mystic who described the dark night of the soul and divine union.
Thomas Merton
Modern contemplative monk and writer on spiritual transformation.
The Holy Spirit
Explore the role of the Holy Spirit as guide, comforter, and source of divine empowerment in the Christian spiritual journey.
Spiritual Themes & Literature
Explore Christian spiritual themes through various forms of literature and creative expression.
Additional Resources
Articles & Teachings
Collection of articles on Christian spirituality and mystical traditions.
More Articles
Extended collection of spiritual writings and reflections.
Personal Faith Journey
Personal reflections and experiences on the Christian spiritual path.
Further Teachings
Additional spiritual teachings and contemplative practices.
Christianity & Dreamweaving
Explore how Christian faith intersects with hypnosis, archetypes, and transformational inner work.
Christianity & Hypnosis
A nuanced theological and scientific appraisal of hypnosis, scripture, and Christian spiritual experience.
Christianity & Archetypes
Exploring inner guidance, Jungian archetypes, and dreamweaving from a Christ-centered perspective.