Christian Mysticism

Mysticism is concerned with the nature of reality, the individual's struggle to attain a clear vision of reality, and the transformation of consciousness that accompanies such vision. I've selected quotations from a number of Christian works which I feel illustrate these issues. There are two ways of viewings these quotations:

Browse quotations drawn from a variety of Christian sources, all of which deal with the same topic. To do this, follow the links below.
Browse quotations dealing with a variety of topics, all of which were drawn from the same source. To pursue this alternative, go to Christian mystics, theologians and scriptures.

Either way, you'll be seeing the same quotations. It's just a question of whether you want to focus on a specific topic or on a specific mystic.

Christian quotations organized by topic

[Picture of Spanish-style mission opening into the sky]

There's a reality beyond the material world:
You approach that reality by:
That reality approaches you through:
- Grace
- The teacher
You're transformed so that you embody that reality by:

Additional Resources

Resources for Christian Contemplation contains additional information on sanctification and prayer, including material drawn from the writings of St. Teresa of Avila, Brother Lawrence, and St. John Chrysostom.