Carl McColman Invites Us into Mystery

This week pilgrimage with us into the expansive mind of spiritual director, author, and contemplative teacher Carl McColman. Carl’s vast knowledge of mysticism, Thomas Merton, and contemplative concepts makes this a fascinating and open ended conversation. Carl walks us through four fundamental questions he journeys through as a spiritual director: 

Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.

1. Who am I?
2. Who is God?
3. Who are we? 
4. Who are they?

Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.

Cool things we mentioned this episode (or meant to anyways): 

• Carl McColman
• Encountering Silence Podcast
  
• The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton
  
• Mysticism by: Evelyn Underhill
  
• Carl’s Instagram
• Eagle Poem by: Joy Harjo

Chapters
00:00 The Epiphany of Thomas Merton
02:54 Introducing Carl McColman
05:51 The Influence of Monastic Spirituality
08:33 The Importance of the Interior Life
11:30 The Future of Christianity and Mysticism
22:28 Understanding Mysticism
32:41 Entering Silence: Practical Steps
38:09 Embracing Silence and Solitude
40:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery
43:11 Understanding Relationships: Who Am I and Who Are They?
46:39 Saint Makers: Growth Through Conflict
48:32 Metaphors of Mysticism: Marriage and Pilgrimage
50:35 Interfaith Dialogue and Spiritual Growth