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Carl "Skye" McColman

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New Big Book of Christian Mysticism: An Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality

New Big Book of Christian Mysticism: An Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality

An accessible guide to the hidden contemplative tradition within Christianity — a visionary spirituality of optimism, compassion, and joyful wisdom.

2023

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Carl "Skye" McColman

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Jul 4, 2024

If You Worship an Angry God, You’ll Be an Angry Person

Why are Christians so mean? Maybe it has to do with their image of God.

If You Worship an Angry God, You’ll Be an Angry Person

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Nov 16, 2023

LSD, Anxiety, and Contemplation: Can Psychedelic Therapy Support Spiritual Growth? (and Vice Versa)

I participated in a clinical trial for treating anxiety with LSD. But I was surprised at how spiritually meaningful this experience was.

LSD, Anxiety, and Contemplation: Can Psychedelic Therapy Support Spiritual Growth? (and Vice Versa)

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Apr 29, 2023

Mysticism, Faith, and “Knowing” God’s Will

A reader of this blog, named Peter, asked me a couple of questions recently. He had been at church where he heard a priest speak about a…

Mysticism, Faith, and “Knowing” God’s Will

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Mar 23, 2023

Contemplative AI: Google’s “Bard” Answers My Questions About Mysticism, Prayer, and…

So I got invited to be a beta-tester for Google’s new AI assistant called Bard. Yesterday I received an email from Google that said, in…

Contemplative AI: Google’s “Bard” Answers My Questions About Mysticism, Prayer, and…

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Sep 24, 2022

Twelve Mystical Anthologies That Belong in Every Contemplative Library

There are literally hundreds of mystics in the Christian tradition alone — or, should I say, hundreds of mystics who were writers (no one…

Twelve Mystical Anthologies That Belong in Every Contemplative Library

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Sep 15, 2022

Happy Birthday, Dawn Treader!

It’s a flawed book, but “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” which turns 70 this year, still is a delightful introduction to the mystical way.

Happy Birthday, Dawn Treader!

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Aug 6, 2022

Memento Mori: The Contemplation of Death and the Wonder of Life

Two friends, younger than me, passed away recently. It got me thinking about the old monastic idea of “Memento mori” — remember your death.

Memento Mori: The Contemplation of Death and the Wonder of Life

Carl "Skye" McColman

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May 30, 2022

The Wrath of God and Wishful Thinking (or, Julian of Norwich and Biblical Images of God)

A reader of my blog asked me if it is just wishful thinking to see God as unconditionally loving and merciful. Here’s my reply.

The Wrath of God and Wishful Thinking (or, Julian of Norwich and Biblical Images of God)

Carl "Skye" McColman

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May 8, 2022

The Erotic Dimension of Mystical Spirituality (or, Why Do Mystics Love the Song of Songs?)

Almost from the beginning of the Christian era, mystics and saints and theologians and spiritual teachers have reflected on one of the most…

The Erotic Dimension of Mystical Spirituality (or, Why Do Mystics Love the Song of Songs?)

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Apr 27, 2022

An Open Letter to a Priest Who Posts Hostile Political Posts on Social Media

With the news that Elon Musk is acquiring Twitter, once again the question of how social media functions (or ought to function) in our…

An Open Letter to a Priest Who Posts Hostile Political Posts on Social Media

Carl "Skye" McColman

Carl "Skye" McColman

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Contemplative author, blogger (www.anamchara.com) and podcaster (www.encounteringsilence.com). Lover of silence and words, as well as books, ikons, and cats.

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