What is a mystic? Bruce Epperly defines mystics as people who see holiness in everyday life.
Through his conversational, down-to-earth approach, Epperly inspires us to realize that we can encounter God wherever we are, whatever we are doing..
Each chapter describes each mystic\'s life, spiritual experiences and worldview, and provides spiritual exercises to help us experience the Mystic firsthand.
Francis of Assisi, the desert mothers and fathers, Benedict of Nursia, the Celtic mystics, Hildegard of Bingen, Mechthild of Madgdeburg, Brother Lawrence, the Baal Shem Tov, Howard Thurman, Etty Hillesum, Rumi, and Julian of Norwich.
Bruce Epperly introduces readers to 12 individuals or groups of mystics through the ages: St.
Epperly shows how we can experience the living God in the midst of daily life and never again take everyday events for granted.
We can be mystics without leaving our families, disengaging from daily responsibilities, becoming a priest, or joining a monastic order.
What is a mystic? Bruce Epperly defines mystics as people who see holiness in everyday life