Throughout the centuries, Christian mystics have encouraged direct, unmediated unity with God through the practices of surrender, silence and often solitude. Behind them, is a changed church and spiritual practices that invive moder people into a direct encounter with God. These encounters empower serving love that changes the world. In this sermon series, we will encounter mystical union with God in the practice of the mystics.
January 5 Ephesians 6:10-19 Paul of Thebes and the power of perpetual prayer
January 12 Isaiah 42:5-9 Hildegard of Bingen and the green agenda
January 19 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 St. Teresa of Avila and the way of suffering
January 26 Mark 9:38-41 Eugene Harry and a way of healing