Show Notes
What do the mystics mean by “divine union”? Why is suffering such a big deal for them - and what role does it play in our contemplative path?
Today I have joining me a fellow spiritual Wanderluster, Fr. Ronald Rolheiser. Fr. Ron is a professor, retreat leader, award-winning author, and serves as president of the Oblate School of Theology. One reason why his writings are so popular is that he is able to speak in very human language, which I deeply appreciate. His books include The Holy Longing, The Restless Heart, Sacred Fire, and Wrestling with God.
Join us for a conversation about mysticism, longing, divine union, the role of asceticism, and what a true contemplative looks like.
To learn more about Ron, visit www.ronrolheiser.com
Leave us a voicemail at https://www.spiritualwanderlust.org/ask for the chance to have your spiritual question answered live!
More from Spiritual Wanderlust
You might describe Nick Mayhew Smith’s spirituality first and foremost as immersive.
What do dancing and playing have to do with theology?
It’s not a stretch to say Dave Denny is what Thomas Merton would have looked like today, had he lived.
Join us for our *first ever* Ask a Spiritual Director a Question! Host Kelly Deutsch invites one or more guest spiritual directors to answer your burning questions. Leave us a voicemail at www.spiritualwanderlust.org/ask!
Have you ever been struck by someone’s depth of presence? Like when you meet a wise, holy person. The depth of their presence overwhelms us, floods our body with their peace. Have you ever wondered what's going on on a biological level when this happens? Or, wondered why it's so much easier to feel grounded when we meditate with others vs. on our own? Or maybe been curious about how life's traumas impact the contemplative life? Get ready, everyone - this is one of my FAVORITE intersections. 🤩🤩 Neuroscience and the contemplative life. Embodiment and spirituality. The mystical and the muscles, minerals, and membranes. In today’s episode I speak with Dr. Bonnie Badenoch, who specializes in precisely this intersection. Bonnie is an interpersonal neurobiologist *and* a contemplative! She has spent decades researching how that connection, and most importantly, presence, impacts our bodies. You might think of her as the Brene Brown of presence-- combining lots of heart with accessible research.