Wonder. Awe. Amazement. Moments that captivate us can be a gateway to mystical experiences. In exploring these moments in life that lead us to stand outside of ourselves, what can we learn about spirituality and mysticism? The following is a text version of this posting. Near the end of his… Read More »The Wonder of the Mystic
Wonder. Awe. Amazement. Moments like these captivate us. They can be a gateway to mystical experiences. Let’s explore how wonder leads us into the mystical life. The following is a text version of this posting. Near the end of his life, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote, “Never once in my… Read More »The Wonder of the Mystic
Having some time one afternoon, I stopped in at a local bookstore. As is my habit, I went first to see the books on the reduced price table. As I looked over the titles, I stumbled onto a large hardbound volume of photos from the Hubble space telescope. I paged… Read More »Awe and Wonder
Anyone who’s attended Catholic school from a certain era has at least a few good stories to tell. Having graduated from both a Catholic grade school and high school, there are more than a few memories that fall into the category of, “They didn’t actually do that, did they?” At… Read More »The Intersection of Science and Spirituality