This week, our series on mysticism continues with the encounter stories of a few Heavenly friends, and encouragement to own our mystical experiences for ourselves as holy and good.

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1. The Seven Storey Mountain, by Thomas Merton - I highly recommend all of his writings, but this is his most popular.

2. History and music from St. Hildegard of Bingen from Open Culture

3. St. Paul, the Forgotten Mystic, by Catholic Exchange

4. Thomas Merton's Mystical Vision in Louisville by Spiritual Travels

5. Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich

6. Journal questions: When in my life have I experienced clarity, wisdom, or peace that might be considered a gift of union with God? How did that experience change me? How can I become more open to hearing from God? How can telling my own mystical stories benefit other people?

7. Music from St. Hildegard of Bingen on Spotify

8. Video: What You Don't Know About Christian Mysticism, by Ascension Presents

9. What the Mystics Know, by Fr. Richard Rohr

10. Video: Met By Love (Wonder), by Capital City Music