Mysticism
Catherine of Siena was of the most popular catholic saint. She was famous for her work with underprivileged and her charitable service. She derived her mysticism in the practical relief of human suffering. She gained legendary status while alive and the legendary status continued ever after her life because of the strong following she had. As can be ascribed from her literary works, she was independent in her approach of following religion; St Catherine was passionate regarding her engagement with institutional and spiritual aspects of Christianity.
However, during her life, she was surrounded by mystery, doubt, and the supernatural. At an early age, she had already begun to experience the deepest levels of mysticism through visions, …show more content…
The feeling may carry them into a different realm. This realm of consciousness according to him may be produced by intoxicants. The mystical states are absolutely authoritative over the individuals to whom they come. These experiences grant individuals significant revelations. The methods to achieve these mystical experiences are offered in Hindu yoga, Buddhism, Sufism, and Christian orison.
As per William James, four characteristics segregate states of consciousness into mystical and non-mystical which are described below in relevance to St. …show more content…
It is a state of revelation and illumination. These are again, inarticulate but they are carrying with them a curious sense of authority for after-time.
St. Catherine, when she was at age of seven, consecrated her virginity. When she was sixteen, she took up the habit of Dominican Tertiaries. As a result of her illuminations, she gave a new direction to the life of anchorites in a small room in the house owned by her father. She underwent three consecutive years of celestial visitation and familiar conversations with Christ. St. Catherine experienced mystical ‘spiritual espousal’. Her mystical experiences became central to her life.
She on one occasion almost "died" i.e. for several hours she was unconscious and later claimed to have experienced a spiritual union with the divine.
TRANSIENCY
Mystical states cannot be sustained for long. Williams James describes transiency as a state which fades shortly and cannot be continue beyond an hour or two at length. Often once faded, it can be recollected imperfectly but when the person goes in the same state of mind time and again, he attains inner richness and
Catherine of Siena was of the most popular catholic saint. She was famous for her work with underprivileged and her charitable service. She derived her mysticism in the practical relief of human suffering. She gained legendary status while alive and the legendary status continued ever after her life because of the strong following she had. As can be ascribed from her literary works, she was independent in her approach of following religion; St Catherine was passionate regarding her engagement with institutional and spiritual aspects of Christianity.
However, during her life, she was surrounded by mystery, doubt, and the supernatural. At an early age, she had already begun to experience the deepest levels of mysticism through visions, …show more content…
The feeling may carry them into a different realm. This realm of consciousness according to him may be produced by intoxicants. The mystical states are absolutely authoritative over the individuals to whom they come. These experiences grant individuals significant revelations. The methods to achieve these mystical experiences are offered in Hindu yoga, Buddhism, Sufism, and Christian orison.
As per William James, four characteristics segregate states of consciousness into mystical and non-mystical which are described below in relevance to St. …show more content…
It is a state of revelation and illumination. These are again, inarticulate but they are carrying with them a curious sense of authority for after-time.
St. Catherine, when she was at age of seven, consecrated her virginity. When she was sixteen, she took up the habit of Dominican Tertiaries. As a result of her illuminations, she gave a new direction to the life of anchorites in a small room in the house owned by her father. She underwent three consecutive years of celestial visitation and familiar conversations with Christ. St. Catherine experienced mystical ‘spiritual espousal’. Her mystical experiences became central to her life.
She on one occasion almost "died" i.e. for several hours she was unconscious and later claimed to have experienced a spiritual union with the divine.
TRANSIENCY
Mystical states cannot be sustained for long. Williams James describes transiency as a state which fades shortly and cannot be continue beyond an hour or two at length. Often once faded, it can be recollected imperfectly but when the person goes in the same state of mind time and again, he attains inner richness and