This is the first session that focuses on the mystic, St. John of the Cross. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with a passage from St. John’s The Ascent of Mount Carmel, and reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text.

Resources:

• Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
• The book being used for this season can be found here.