Everyday Mysticism: How to Encounter God in Your Daily Life

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Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
Sacred Heart University
(4 customer reviews)
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“In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic or nothing at all.”-Karl Rahner

Join Fr. Anthony Ciorra, of the world’s leading living experts on Christian spirituality, to find the mystic inside you.

Find God in the midst of daily life through this powerful course. These inspiring lectures will give you a deeper understanding of the mystical experience. In particular, you will explore one form of mysticism: “everyday mysticism,” as it was called by 20th-century theologian Karl Rahner.

As Fr. Ciorra demonstrates, we are called not to be extraordinary mystics but extraordinary human beings who experience God in ordinary ways. We often think of mystics as superhuman persons who have paranormal experiences such as visions, ecstasy, and stigmata. When you look closely at such saints as Thérèse of Lisieux, however, you will see that to be a mystic is to occupy the core of human experience. As you explore the mystical writings of such inspiring figures, you will discover that there are both common threads and clear differences. In doing so

“In the days ahead, you will either be a mystic or nothing at all.”-Karl Rahner

Join Fr. Anthony Ciorra, of the world’s leading living experts on Christian spirituality, to find the mystic inside you.

Find God in the midst of daily life through this powerful course. These inspiring lectures will give you a deeper understanding of the mystical experience. In particular, you will explore one form of mysticism: “everyday mysticism,” as it was called by 20th-century theologian Karl Rahner.

As Fr. Ciorra demonstrates, we are called not to be extraordinary mystics but extraordinary human beings who experience God in ordinary ways. We often think of mystics as superhuman persons who have paranormal experiences such as visions, ecstasy, and stigmata. When you look closely at such saints as Thérèse of Lisieux, however, you will see that to be a mystic is to occupy the core of human experience. As you explore the mystical writings of such inspiring figures, you will discover that there are both common threads and clear differences. In doing so you will see how God is a mystery who can never be fully defined.

Fr. Ciorra’s presentations will lead you to a deeper appreciation of how you are already a mystic. Discover your own inner mysticism today in this inspiring yet practical course.

This course was previously published as Everyday Mysticism: Finding the Divine in Daily Life

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Fr. Anthony Ciorra, Ph.D., is a leading expert on Christian spirituality. In recognition of his ministry in the Church, Pope John Paul II awarded him the pontifical honor Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in 1999. In 2000, he was awarded the Caritas Centennial Award for his work in lay ministry and the Spirit of RENEW Award for his work in interreligious dialogue and ecumenism. His publications include Everyday Mysticism (Crossroad, 1995), Beauty: A Path to God (Paulist Press, 2013), and Moral Formation in the Parish (Alba House, 1998).Fr. Ciorra holds graduate degrees in psychology, spirituality, and pastoral theology. He earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Fordham University. Currently, he is Assistant Vice President for Mission and Catholic Identity at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Prior to assuming this post, Fr. Ciorra occupied a number of leadership positions in higher education and beyond, including: dean of the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education at Fordham University; director of the Center for Theological and Spiritual Development at the College of St. Elizabeth; and director of the Center for Spiritual Development for the Archdiocese of New York.Fr. Ciorra’s professional experience ranges from parish life and preaching to teaching and administration to retreat work and formation ministries. He gives workshops and retreats throughout the world and is active in creating programs for interreligious dialogue among Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Praise for Anthony Ciorra
“I highly recommend any course by Fr. Anthony Ciorra. His delivery is great, his reflections [are] thoughtful, and [his] questions are challenging. I would have enjoyed having him as a professor. His illustrations are practical.”– Michael Harrison,San Antonio, TX
“Anthony Ciorra—a born teacher—clear and inspiring.”– Sr. Michael,Seaham, County Durham, UK
“Very personable!”– Margaret Gardner,Verona, NJ
 

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  • Practical Mysticism
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  • A Spirituality of Nothingness
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  • Holy Reading
  • Mystics: Instruments of Peace
  • Prophetic Mysticsm
  • Cosmic Mysticism
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4 reviews for Everyday Mysticism: How to Encounter God in Your Daily Life

  1. Sr. Gloria

    This program enhanced and strengthened where I was spiritually at that time.

    This program enhanced and strengthened where I was spiritually at that time. It was challenging and practical for me. I learned that we can all be mystics.

  2. Mary G., CA

    Spring Survey: April 2017

    I like the presenter very much and I use the material as an at home retreat fitting my daily schedule. The course encourages going deeper in relating to God and is worth revisiting over time.

  3. James M., FL

    2017 Christmas Survey

    Liked the course content, and tried to apply to my life.

  4. Kevin

    The best Audio CD I’ve ever purchased

    I have been purchasing several audio CD’s from Now You Know Media for several years. This is the best of them all. The listener only need be interested in mysticism. This is one CD set I will keep and purchase others for people I think will be interested.

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