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. Who am I? Who is God? Who are we? 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
