“Read the Bible to seek to know divine love, and to know the divine lover better. Is there any other reason, ultimately, to read it?” Read the Bible Like a Mystic, by Carl McColman
Listen to a guided meditation with a reading by author Carl McColman that encourages us to approach Scripture differently, as the saints and mystics did: as part of a response to divine love, as consent to the Spirit’s presence and action in our lives.
About the Author & Text
Returning guest Carl McColman is a blogger, spiritual teacher, and author of several books about faith and mysticism. He has been a practitioner of Christian contemplative prayer for over 35 years, a life-professed lay associate of the Trappist Monastery near where he lives just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also a commissioned Centering Prayer presenter, a spiritual director, and a retreat leader. You can find Carl online at www.carlmccolman.com.
Watch: Host Jean Kelly and McColman discuss how to lead a more contemplative life through mysticism and Scripture, taped at the Wild Goose Festival in 2025.