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SUGGESTED READING
Spiritual theology is usually seen as consisting of guidance relating to personal experience along the journey. It describes various spiritual exercises and disciplines, the stages of the journey and, among other things, the experiences of those who have tread the path before us. It is the Way which leads into the mystical life, which every Christian is called to. There are many good books on the subject and a few of these are suggested on this page.
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There are, however, two areas which also provide knowledge, understanding, guidance, and wisdom along the Way and both are important. One is found in the Offices of the Church and the other is in understanding the deeper mystical dimensions contained in the Bible. The focus of Paschal Light is on these two.
Light from Light:
An Anthology
of Christian Mysticism
by Louis Dupré
Ignatius of Loyola (CWS):
Spiritual Exercises
and Selected Works
Classics of Western
Spirituality Series)
by George E. Ganss, SJ
A Little Book of Eternal Wisdom
by Blessed Henry Suso
The Way of Perfection
by St. Teresa of Avila:
Study Edition
by Kieran Kavanaugh
Practical Mysticism - A Little Book
for Normal People
by Evelyn Underhill
Catherine of Genoa (CWS):
Purgation and Purgatory,
The Spiritual Dialogue
(Classics of Western
Spirituality Series)
by Serge Hughes
Growing Into God:
A Beginner's Guide to Christian Mysticism
by John R. Mabry
Abide in the Heart of Christ:
A 10-Day Personal Retreat
with St. Ignatius Loyola
by Joe Laramie S J
The Cambridge Companion
to Christian Mysticism
(Cambridge Companions
to Religion)
by Amy Hollywood
Interior Castle Paperback
by St Teresa of Avila,
Mirabai Starr
Theologia Germanica:
Modern English Edition
by Susanna Winkworth
Big Book Of Christian
Mysticism
by Carl McColman
Mysticism: A Study
in the Nature and Development
of Man’s Spiritual Consciousness
by Evelyn Underhill
John of the Cross:
Collected Works
by Saint John of
the Cross, & 2 more
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