Mysticism and the embrace of pain and suffering
Purgation never ends
The Christian Mysticism Podcast · Alberto de la Cruz
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Show Notes
Pain and suffering is part of every mystical journey and throughout history, Christian mystics have embraced it. The classic path to mysticism can be described in three steps: purgation, illumination, and union. But for Christian mystics, the purgation never ends. In this episode, Dr. Carlos Eire delves into the lives of Christian mystics and explains how they considered pain and suffering a gift from God.
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