The Mystic in You: Discovering a God-Filled World - Softcover

Epperly, Bruce G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0835817601 ISBN 13: 9780835817608

Publisher: Upper Room Books, 2018

Synopsis

What is a mystic? Bruce Epperly defines mystics as people who see holiness in everyday life.

We can be mystics without leaving our families, disengaging from daily responsibilities, becoming a priest, or joining a monastic order. Epperly shows how we can experience the living God in the midst of daily life and never again take everyday events for granted.

Bruce Epperly introduces readers to 12 individuals or groups of mystics through the ages: St. Francis of Assisi, the desert mothers and fathers, Benedict of Nursia, the Celtic mystics, Hildegard of Bingen, Mechthild of Magdeburg, Brother Lawrence, the Baal Shem Tov, Howard Thurman, Etty Hillesum, Rumi, and Julian of Norwich.

Each chapter describes each mystic's life, spiritual experiences and worldview, and provides spiritual exercises to help us experience the mystic firsthand. Through his conversational, down-to-earth approach, Epperly inspires us to realize that we can encounter God wherever we are, whatever we are doing.

About this title

About the Author:

Bruce G. Epperly is a theologian, pastor, spiritual guide, author, and recognized leader in lay and pastoral faith formation. He serves as pastor at South Congregational Church, Centerville, Massachusetts. An ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ, Dr. Epperly has authored or coauthored more than 30 books on theology, spirituality, ministerial excellence and spiritual formation, scripture, and healing and wholeness.

About this edition

• Publisher: Upper Room Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0835817601
• ISBN 13: 9780835817608
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146