This week pilgrimage with us into the expansive mind of spiritual director, author, and contemplative teacher Carl McColman. Carl’s vast knowledge of mysticism, Thomas Merton, and contemplative concepts makes this a fascinating and open ended conversation. Carl walks us through four fundamental questions he journeys through as a spiritual director:
Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.
- Who am I?
- Who is God?
- Who are we?
- Who are they?
Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.
Cool things we mentioned this episode (or meant to anyways):
Chapters00:00 The Epiphany of Thomas Merton
02:54 Introducing Carl McColman
05:51 The Influence of Monastic Spirituality
08:33 The Importance of the Interior Life
11:30 The Future of Christianity and Mysticism
22:28 Understanding Mysticism
32:41 Entering Silence: Practical Steps
38:09 Embracing Silence and Solitude
40:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery
43:11 Understanding Relationships: Who Am I and Who Are They?
46:39 Saint Makers: Growth Through Conflict
48:32 Metaphors of Mysticism: Marriage and Pilgrimage
50:35 Interfaith Dialogue and Spiritual Growth
