Contemplative Haven: A Little Outline 
A Little Outline
In her comment regarding my post, "How Can You Tell?", Monica, of, Be Not Afraid , raised some difficult points/questions. I would like to spend some time exploring them.
Over the next little while, we will be looking at: who is called to contemplation and possible responses to the call; what it is that people find intimidating; spiritual self-awareness; different movements in/degrees of prayer; reading about contemplation versus experiencing it, and the importance of having a spiritual director (not necessarily in this order).
We may see some apparent contradictions amongst the saints/contemplative writers, and also within the teachings of the same person, at different moments in his/her life. It can be a challenge coming to grips with these types of contradictions, and trying to ascertain what they might mean for us at whatever point we are at on our spiritual journey.
But I am grateful for all these men and women who try to explain the inexplicable, the progress of a soul in its union with God.
Over the next little while, we will be looking at: who is called to contemplation and possible responses to the call; what it is that people find intimidating; spiritual self-awareness; different movements in/degrees of prayer; reading about contemplation versus experiencing it, and the importance of having a spiritual director (not necessarily in this order).
We may see some apparent contradictions amongst the saints/contemplative writers, and also within the teachings of the same person, at different moments in his/her life. It can be a challenge coming to grips with these types of contradictions, and trying to ascertain what they might mean for us at whatever point we are at on our spiritual journey.
But I am grateful for all these men and women who try to explain the inexplicable, the progress of a soul in its union with God.
posted by Gabrielle at 1:20 AM
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