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Longing for Union with Divine Love

Mirabai Starr explores the collective experience of spiritual exile in the We Conspire series
December 18th, 2024
Longing for Union with Divine Love

What happens when we experience a collective sense of spiritual isolation? In this profound interview, journey deeper into John of the Cross’ concept of the “Dark Night of the Soul” with translator, mystic, and writer, Mirabai Starr. Catch this episode of Nikki Walton’s “Be Here Now” podcast to explore how a sense of collective grief can transform into a moment of collective healing.   

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Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She is the author of “Ordinary Mysticism,” “St. John of the Cross: Luminous Darkness,” has translated “The Dark Night of the Soul” by John of the Cross and is the author of many other books and translations.  

Nikki Walton is a bestselling and NAACP Image Award-nominated author, TV personality, podcast host, and licensed psychotherapist. She is the author of “Wake up to Love: Meditations to Start your Day” and the host of the “New Growth” podcast.  

We Conspire is a series from the Center for Action and Contemplation featuring wisdom and stories from the growing Christian contemplative movement. Sign up for the monthly email series and receive a free invitation to practice each month. 

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