Father Peter Bowes

What Christian Mystics Know That You Don’t

There is nothing mysterious about the word "mystical." Mystical means simply having an experience beyond the five senses. When you experience love, it is an example of a mystical experience. When you feel a presence within you when you pray or meditate, that is a mystical experience. The feeling you get when you open to a consciousness that is much deeper or higher than you are used to is a mystical experience. A mystical experience changes you at the very core of your being. What you used to … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality Tags: Christian, mystics, spirirituality

The benefits of having a spiritual community

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Having a spiritual community accelerates your personal growth in ways you cannot imagine. The idea of being with spiritually minded people who care about the same things and are dedicated to deepening their relationship to God is exciting for some and possibly scary for others. It can be exhilarating and inspiring, because it increases the chances that you will see reflected in the eyes of others the real impact of your feelings, motives and intentions. It is almost impossible to not be … [Read more...]

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The Art of Meditation: How to Listen to God

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Let's face it: the current state of your mind is most likely a mess. If you're honest, your mind is probably a rapid succession of scenes displayed in your cortex like so many commercials on television. You might enjoy experiencing time moving along as you are lulled to sleep by the drone of images that inundate you every second. But if you are tired of following the endless hop-scotching of your thoughts, it is time to meditate. For those of you who want to stop the nonsense that goes on … [Read more...]

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How to have a Direct Experience of God

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Many say they believe in God, but believing in God is not the same as having a direct experience of God. Direct means first-hand, not second-hand. It is not hearsay or conjecture. Direct means something happens to you. You go through something, and then you can say you have had an experience. Throughout history, belief in God has resulted in people gathering for worship in churches, mosques and temples. All over the world people still congregate based on similar beliefs about God. But how … [Read more...]

Category: Spirituality Tags: divinity, faith, god, love