Characteristics of the Mystic Tradition (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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3 characteristics of mysticism
3 characteristics of mysticism
Direct, transforming, relational
Mysticism formula (3 parts)
Mysticism formula (3 parts)
Experience + interpretation + transformation
Ineffability (mystic mark)
Ineffability (mystic mark)
Cannot be fully expressed in words; uses symbol, poetry, paradox
Noetic quality (mystic mark)
Noetic quality (mystic mark)
Conveys knowledge/insight, not just emotion
Transiency (mystic mark)
Transiency (mystic mark)
Intense moments are brief
Passivity (mystic mark)
Passivity (mystic mark)
Mystic feels grasped by God, not in control
Apophatic way (via negativa)
Apophatic way (via negativa)
Stresses God's beyond-ness; unsay images; silence & unknowing
Cataphatic way (via positiva)
Cataphatic way (via positiva)
Approaches God through images & affirmations
4 journey stages
4 journey stages
Awakening, purgation, illumination, union
Dark night purpose
Dark night purpose
God-led purification, not depression; prepares for union
Fruits authenticating a mystic
Fruits authenticating a mystic
Humility, charity, truthfulness, peace, unity of life
Teresa of Ávila's key image
Teresa of Ávila's key image
Soul as castle with many mansions; journey to spiritual marriage
Thomas Merton's contribution
Thomas Merton's contribution
Contemplation in ordinary life; interfaith dialogue; peace work
Contemplation definition
Contemplation definition
Silent, loving awareness of God beyond discursive thought
Lectio divina
Lectio divina
Prayerful reading: read-reflect-respond-rest