Church Mystics

In a world drowning in noise, the wisdom of a 4th-century desert monk offers a lifeline to clarity, peace, and purpose. Evagrius of Pontus for Beginners is your guide to the profound teachings of one of Christianity’s most influential thinkers, presented in a way that’s accessible, transformative, and utterly relevant for modern life. Unlock the secrets of apatheia—a state of inner calm that frees you from the tyranny of distractions and passions. Master the eight evil thoughts that threaten your peace and learn practical strategies to overcome them with grace and resilience. ...

Unlock the wisdom of two monumental figures in Christian history with "The Monk and the Mystic: Anselm and Ignatius." This unique volume seamlessly blends the intellectual brilliance of Anselm of Canterbury with the transformative spiritual practices of St. Ignatius, offering a rich tapestry of faith, reason, and devotion. Delve into Medieval Thought: Discover Anselm’s profound impact on medieval theology, where faith and reason coalesce in a harmonious pursuit of divine truth. Transform Your Spiritual Life: Experience the timeless spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius, crafted to deepen ...

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Organic Outreach for Churches: Audio Lectures includes high quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

Paul, a Jewish persecutor of the followers of Jesus in the years after the crucifixion, experienced a sudden conversion which he attributed to flashing light and a loud voice coming from the sky. After meditating on these events in the Arabian desert for three years, he returned to Jerusalem and then embarked on missions to convert the Gentiles (non-Jewish people) to the nascent religion of Christianity. He traveled throughout Asia Minor and the Mediterranean basin, establishing new churches in many regions. From time to time he wrote letters to specific church communities, providing ...

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 126 The publication of ‘Mysticism’ in 1911 established Evelyn Underhill’s reputation as a significant writer on a subject previously somewhat neglected within the Church of England. Her writings, emanating from a life of profound prayer, have become classics for those seeking to deepen their prayer lives. They combine learning, authority and readability and are written in an ecumenical spirit of striking breadth and generosity. These two essays, together with a series of letters she wrote to a novice testing her vocation to the religious life, demonstrate her ...

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 138 Walter Hilton (c.1343-96) offers clear and practical advice for Christians trying to balance their duty towards others with a drawing towards prayer and contemplation. He says that there is no fixed order of priority in these things, and Christ himself gives us the supreme example of the ‘mixed life’. A fresh translation into modern English. Rosemary Dorward read English at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. An edition of ‘The Scale of Perfection’ which she translated and edited jointly with John P. H. Clark, has been published by Paulist Press in the series ...

The Antichrist: A Catholic Perspective deals with Satan and his role at the end of times - through the eyes of Sacred Scripture, the Doctors of the Church, the mystics, and the saints. A timeless book which does not incorporate recent prophecies about the Antichrist, but rather accepted church teachings and private prophecies which avoid the current fads of messages that try to pinpoint exact daily prophecies with dates and specific times.

From a best-selling author and recognized Catholic scholar on supernatural phenomena, signs, miracles, and wonders. A Catholic historical perspective on prophecies and messages concerning the end times: the chastisement, three days darkness, the tribulation, the antichrist, and the second coming of Christ. Includes ancient and recent prophecies from the Bible, the mystics, and the saints.

Many men today are struggling with a loss of identity, which often leads them back to church. They hope a priest or pastor will provide the direction they lack—telling them how to be a man and how to live their lives. Similarly, they jump from one online video to another, tuning into the "manosphere" on platforms like YouTube and Rumble, a space where conspiracy theories often thrive. They scroll through TikTok and X, searching for a connection with others who feel the same way. I used to be one of those men, and I also had the knee-jerk reaction to return to church. However, the church ...

Marilynn Hughes' Out-Of-Body Travel Magazine: Dionysius - Forgotten Christian Mystic of the Early Church (For more info - www.outofbodytravel.org)