mystics

The Castle Within: Teresa of Avila and the Contemplative Journey (Theosis) into God

Personal book review and reflection by Ian J Mobsby

May 23 • Ian J Mobsby

Contemplative Study of the Beatitudes for Lent 5: A Contemplative Reflection and Group Work 22-28 March 2026 Blessed are the Peacemakers …

A Personal Contemplative Refection by Ian J Mobsby

Mar 19 • Ian J Mobsby

The Incarnation of God and Human Sexuality: Why Christian Mysticism Refuses to Separate Spirituality from Sexuality

Theological Reflections by Ian J Mobsby

Jan 10 • Ian J Mobsby

Who were the Mystics and why are they important 5: Recovering the Wisdom of England’s Unknown Women Mystics and Their Gifts for…

A personal reflection on a number of a number of lesser known Mystics and their contribution.

Nov 28, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

Contemplative Resourcing 13: Teresa of Ávila and the Interior Castle Prayer Practice

Contemplative Practice Inspired by the writings of Teresa of Avila by Ian J Mobsby

Nov 8, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

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Contemplative Resourcing 9: The Prayer of Carmelite, Elizabeth of the Trinity

Developing a new contemplative prayer practice created by Elizabeth

Oct 12, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

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Martin Luther King Jr.: Contemplative Leader, Prophetic Force

How Prayer, Silence and Inner Encounter Gave Shape and Strength to a Life of Prayer and Prophetic Action

Sep 27, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

Walking in the Footsteps of Love: The Wisdom and Spirituality of the Franciscan Contemplatives

An Introduction to a rich tradition from a personal perspective

Sep 12, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

Who Were the Mystics and Why Are They Important No.4: The Wisdom of the Central European Mystics

A personal reflection and sharing on my own learning of the Central European Mystics

Sep 11, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

Contemplation as Resistance: Healing the Fractured And Addicted Self in a Brutal Age Inspired by Thomas Merton

Why silence, prayer, and the reordering of love are essential acts of defiance drawing on the writings of Thomas Merton

Sep 3, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

Contemplative Resourcing 4: Resting in the Stillness - The Contemplative Way of John Main

Resources to help you develop a contemplative spiritual life.

Aug 23, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

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Thomas Merton: A Prophetic Teacher for Contemplatives and Seekers

Living from the true self in a post-secular world of corruption, power, and delusion

Aug 22, 2025 • Ian J Mobsby

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