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An Anthology of Christian Mysticism,
by Harvey Egan. Pueblo Books, 1991.
This comprehensive anthology will serve both as a text for serious students of mysticism and a
reflective collection for those first exploring its thought. Biographical and historical data, as well as the mystic's key ideas and information about why the
particular text was selected introduce each mystic to the reader. Fifty five mystics or mystical theologians, ancient and modern, are represented, including: Origen,
Augustine of Hippo, Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, Bonaventure, Angela of Foligno, Catherine of Siena, the anonymous author of Cloud of Unknowing, Thomas
Kempis, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, Theresa of Lisieux, Elizabeth of the Trinity, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Merton, and Karl
Rahner. Paperback
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St. Paschal Baylon: May 15. 1540-92.
Paschal’s Spanish parents were poor and pious. Between the ages of seven and 24 he worked as a shepherd and began a life of mortification. He was able to pray on the job and was especially attentive to the church bell, which rang at the Elevation during Mass. Paschal had a very honest streak in
him. He once offered to pay owners of crops for any damage his animals caused!
In 1564, Paschal joined the Friars Minor and gave himself wholeheartedly
to a life of penance. Though he was urged to study for the priesthood, he chose to be a brother. At various times he served as porter, cook, gardener, and official beggar.
Paschal was careful to observe the vow of poverty. He would never waste any food or anything given for the use of the friars. When he was porter and took care of the poor coming to the door, he developed a reputation for great generosity. The friars sometimes tried to moderate his liberality!
Paschal spent his spare moments praying before the Blessed Sacrament. In time, many people sought his wise counsel. People flocked to his tomb immediately after his burial; miracles were reported promptly. Paschal was canonized in 1690 and was named patron of eucharistic congresses and
societies in 1897.
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