Carl Mccolman: 11 books
Answering the Contemplative Call
First Steps on the Mystical Path
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
The mystical path is not some sort of static experience for the select few, says Carl McColman, rather, it is a living tradition, a rich and many-layered dimension of spirituality that is in large measure a quest to find the mysteries at the heart of the universe, paradoxically nestled within the...
Befriending Silence
Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2015
Winner of the 2016 Georgia Author of the Year: Inspirational-religious books.
Respected speaker, author, and Patheos blogger Carl McColman introduces Cistercian spirituality as "the hidden jewel of the Church," presenting a surprisingly contemporary path grounded in monastic tradition....
An Invitation to Celtic Wisdom
A Little Guide to Mystery, Spirit, and Compassion
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2018
Drawing on myth, folklore, poetry, and the tales of Celtic gods and heroes, this little book is an invitation to readers to explore the spiritual tradition of the Celtic peoples--a tradition rooted in hospitality and one that is of growing importance in these increasingly fractured and troubled times.
An...
Christian Mystics
108 Seers, Saints, and Sages
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints and Sages celebrates the many types of mystics, visionaries, wisdom keepers, and non-dualists whose spiritual insight and perceptive teachings have illuminated the Christian tradition for the past two thousand years. Looking at 108 mystics from Biblical times to...
The Big Book of Christian Mysticism
The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2010
In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism
Meaningful Ways to Commune with Nature and Follow the Pagan Spiritual Path
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2002
You're no idiot, of course. But finding the perfect expression of your spirituality can prove long and challenging. You might already be attracted to paganism, but considering the variety of traditions and paths that fall in this category, you need a spiritual guide. Seek no further! Whether you're...
by Carl McColman
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2003
A comprehensive look at Irish, Scottish, Welsh and continental Celtic traditions, both Pagan and Christian , this guide includes the Celtic approach to shamanism, fairies, Wicca, neopaganism, magic and Druidism. It draws a map for today's Celtic quest, with the way of the pilgrim, honor of one's ancestors...
The Lion, the Mouse, and the Dawn Treader
Spiritual Lessons from C.S. Lewis's Narnia
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
From the author of the new BIG BOOK OF CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM comes an engaging look at how the principles and practices of Christian mysticism are illustrated in C. S. Lewis's Narnia series. The Lion, The Mouse and The Dawn Treader shows the reader how C. S. Lewis was guided by two "templates"...
Before You Cast A Spell
Understanding the Power of Magic
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2003
This book explains the universal laws and principles that form the foundation of magical practice and will help you find the confidence and skill essential not only to writing and casting your own spells, but to applying magic to every area of your life.
Magic of the Celtic Gods and Goddesses
A Guide to Their Spiritual Power, Healing Energies, and Mystical Joy
Language: English
Release Date: December 27, 2004
Celtic gods and goddesses are among the most popular of deities revered by today's Neo-Pagans, Witches, Wiccans, and Druids. Figures like Brigid, Cernunnos, Rhiannon, and CuChulainn are honored for their magic, their bravery, and their mythical deeds. Among Pagans, the gods and goddesses of Gaul,...
The Little Book of Christian Mysticism
Essential Wisdom of Saints, Seers, and Sages
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2018
With over 300 quotations, this book invites the reader to delve into the writings of the great contemplatives and mystics of the past two thousand years.
The Little Book of Christian Mysticism provides a user-friendly, insightful, and potentially life-changing introduction to the essential...