This is an open-comment theology blog where I will post various theological musings, mostly in sermon or essay form, for others to read and comment on. If what I say here interests you, you may want to check out some of my books. Feel free to criticize, to critique, to comment, but keep comments to the point and respectful. Many of these posts have been published elsewhere, but I wanted them collected and made available to a wider audience.
Friday, July 5, 2013
A Lesson From Unamuno's Book
THE AGONY OF CHRISTIANITY "accuses" Christianity of being essentially mystical. It also points out that the deeper one gets in one's relationship with God, the more isolated one is inclined to be. This is my experience as well. I FEEL more connected than ever. But an honest evaluation of my situation reveals a shrinking circle of people with whom I can freely and openly connect to. Every day my contemplative practices bear more experiential fruit. But just talking about the details of an experience tends to push people away. I see more than ever, but Im more silent every day. Such is the life of the mystic. And if Unamuno is right, this is also the inevitable result of getting deeper into the faith.
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