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carl mccolman anamchara menu blog books connect events substack patreon spiritual direction menu explore mysticism with carl mccolman july 22 2026 on zoom dear friends join me carl mccolman on july 22 2026 for a special zoom gathering of contemplative seekers and friends supporting each other as we seek a deeper more intimate spiritual life we ll combine time for centering prayer with instructions for those new to the practice with a presentation based on the new big book of christian mysticism this is a free event but pre registration is required if you can t make the july 22 zoom you ll get access to a recording of the presentation click here to register www christianmysticism com for more information visit my patreon page www patreon com carlmccolman hope to see you online let s talk about mysticism principles for living a mystical life here and now is mysticism the future of spirituality most mystics would say yes but theologians and other spiritual thought leaders would also agree how do we embrace a truly mystical life what steps can we take to open our hearts our minds our lives to a deeply visionary profoundly loving endlessly compassionate way of being these are the kinds of questions i want to explore with you at our let s talk about mysticism zoom calls if you don t know me i am the author of books like the new big book of christian mysticism read the bible like a mystic and eternal heart for over 40 years now i have been passionately interested in both christian and world mysticism finding in these wisdom traditions doorways into deep personal spiritual exploration in this program i ll invite us to dive deep into a question that so many spiritual seekers ponder how can i live a truly mystical life my answer might surprise you but i believe my approach will certainly inspire you we ll meet on average twice a month the schedule varies based on my travel commitments each 90 minute zoom call will include time for centering prayer a presentation by me excerpts from spiritual writings by mystics and mystical commentators for us to reflect on together and plenty of time for discussion and contemplative dialogue the presentation portion of each call will be recorded so if you miss the live call you can still enjoy the program at your convenience to sign up for these zoom calls click here https patreon com carlmccolman more about me carl mccolman i m a contemplative writer and spiritual companion based in atlanta my work explores how an intentional spiritual life serves as a doorway to personal growth spiritual happiness and compassion for self others and all of creation on the gulf coast january 2026 photo by fran mccolman on this website you will find information about my books and if you live in the united states you can order autographed copies here i ve written more than twenty books and the only common thread is that they all concern the spiritual life here you ll find books about christian mysticism celtic wisdom neopaganism goddess spirituality and more my center of gravity is contemplative practice and i embrace how the inner life can be expressed in a variety of ways you can also browse through hundreds of blog posts that i ve posted to this website these days i post my new writing through substack where i maintain a newsletter that encompasses new spiritual writing as well as whatever else i feel like writing about these days you can subscribe for free although substack will try to get you to sign up for a paid subscription paid subscribers get invited to monthly zoom calls with me but if you just want to read the new writing the free option will keep plenty of new content rolling in to your inbox fullness of joy takes its inspiration from the great mystic julian of norwich who said the fullness of joy is to behold god in all so this is my newsletter where anything goes and everything belongs in the early days of blogging i loved how writers like me would blog about whatever was on their mind without worrying about how many clicks it would generate or whether it had the correct tags and keywords that s my mission for this newsletter to write from a contemplative perspective about whatever seems worth writing about current events spiritual practice interspirituality my latest discovery in books or music or movies and so forth new posts show up at least once a week if you enjoy reading my blog posts this is the newsletter for you subscribe here mystical journey is a more focused newsletter specifically geared toward supporting anyone who seeks to start or deepen a contemplative practice posts are more frequent 3 to 4 times a week and shorter most are 350 400 words these posts are all designed to inspire prayer or meditation or reflection on the wisdom of the great mystics or wisdom wherever it shows up often from surprising sources i m not above quoting from the lyrics of popular songs occasionally i share some of my poetry hopefully better than vogon verse and prayers if you d like to get a gentle reminder several times a week that contemplative prayer and silent meditation matter this is the newsletter for you subscribe here finally there s patreon an opportunity to connect with me and other kindred spirits through monthly zoom calls and a small but hopefully useful library of videos meditations poetry book study guides and other writings full disclosure patreon is a program for providing support to independent writers artists musicians and other content creators so here the action is behind a paywall but the prices start at only 11 a month and there s no commitment if it s not for you cancel at any time if you find my writing helpful and would like to do something generous to help me keep writing or you just are curious to see what i m like on a zoom call i hope you ll give it a try and join me for centering prayer contemplative dialogue and more added bonus sign up for patreon and i ll include the paid version of my substack newsletter at no extra charge sign up for patreon your heart is a chalice created to joyfully receive and share divine love mystics and contemplatives show us the way about carl mccolman carl mccolman with caesar the cat 1964 photo by donald mccolman carl mccolman a spiritual director author retreat leader and speaker on mystical spirituality and contemplative living his books include read the bible like a mystic the new big book of christian mysticism eternal heart and unteachable lessons he is one of the co hosts of the encountering silence podcast and maintains a substack newsletter www anamchara net and a blog www anamchara com carl s approach to contemplation and mysticism is joyful inclusive and expansive with a dedication to exploring the common ground between faith traditions with a particular interest in the connecting points between christian buddhist and pagan wisdom carl lives with his wife artist fran mccolman in clarkston georgia near atlanta more about carl carl mccolman is the author of numerous books exploring mystical spirituality and contemplative living including the new big book of christian mysticism eternal heart answering the contemplative call an invitation to celtic wisdom and unteachable lessons his most recent book read the bible like a mystic was published in the summer of 2025 his work is informed by a variety of spiritual perspectives from christian mysticism and zen buddhism to celtic wisdom earth centered and pagan spirituality and wicca several of carl s books have won awards or recognition notably befriending silence which won the 2015 georgia author of the year award in the field of inspirational religious writing his work has been warmly endorsed by many leading voices in the field of christian spirituality such as bestselling author brian d mclaren who said if you don t know about carl mccolman and his work you should carl studied at james madison university ba english and george mason university ma professional writing and editing his formation in the spiritual life includes training and formation with the shalem institute in washington dc the institute for pastoral studies in atlanta under the direction of john westerhoff and the monastery of the holy spirit in conyers ga where carl is a life professed lay cistercian a layperson under formal spiritual guidance with the trappist monks he is a commissioned centering prayer presenter with contemplative outreach of north georgia and a spiritual director serving individuals both in metro atlanta and online carl co hosts the encountering silence podcast with filmmaker cassidy hall and theologian kevin johnson and writes the mystical journey email newsletter on substack he also teaches online through patreon carl and his wife artist fran mccolman live near atlanta in a small house filled with cats books icons and love their daughter rhiannon passed away after a long illness at age 29 in 2014 when they take a break from their creative work you may find carl and fran wandering around the mountains of western north carolina or taking long walks along the emerald coast of florida work with carl carl mccolman has a limited practice of spiritual direction a one on one opportunity for carl to accompany you as you seek to move more deeply into the life of prayer learn more carl is also available to churches and other organizations to lead retreats or classes online or in person related to contemplative spirituality make a booking inquiry a word from carl because writing about yourself in the third person is awkward hi i m carl thanks for visiting my website www anamchara com i created this website way back in 1996 over the years it has taken on many forms it s been an advertisement for my books and other offerings it s been a blog and it s been an ongoing project devoted to a simple idea my desire to provide a place where anyone interested in christian mysticism and related topics like celtic wisdom contemplative prayer and interspirituality can come to explore learn and hopefully be inspired these days it s mainly an archive the home of hundreds of blog posts i ve written over the years and a place to buy autographed copies of my books please be sure to subscribe to my newsletters on substack mystical journey and fullness of joy to receive new writing from me on a regular basis and if you d like to support my work and connect with me via zoom then please join my circle at patreon whatever brought you here thanks for visiting and i wish you many blessings carl mccolman spring 2025 photo by valeska friere people say the nicest things carl s style of writing is so down to earth so honest human and normal if you don t know about carl mccolman and his work you should brian mclaren carl mccolman leads us to the brink of lessons no book can teach then frees us to go forward to learn them trusting the god who meets us at every step of the unknown way barbara brown taylor carl mccolman gives you much wise direction and broad understanding of the field of contemplative theory and practice here is your teacher richard rohr carl mccolman presents the classic precepts and practices of the christian contemplative path in a clear and helpful way cynthia bourgeault carl mccolman masterfully maps out for the serious spiritual seeker the nature of the mystical experience and outlines a clear and accessible pathway on how to get there kyriacos c markides carl mccolman obviously earned his understanding of mysticism through years of research as well as his own personal spiritual journey and there is no more powerful combination for inspired writing carolyn myss carl mccolman leads us further into our hearts as sleuths in the mystery of life what joy zenju earthlyn manuel anamchara anam ċara in 1996 i named my website anamchara which is a gaelic word meaning soul friend we encounter god the ultimate mystery by weaving together silence love sacred stories the capacity to wonder to celebrate to contemplate to pray and the care of companions along the way anyone without a soul friend is like a body without a head proclaimed saint brigid her words invite and challenge us to seek the divine in and through the eyes of others mystics of every age have shared their wisdom elder to seeker mentor to aspirant and even simply friend to friend today we seek those who may bring god to us and to whom we in turn bring god while the printed word can never replace the intimacy and compassion that meets us through a soul friend may all who visit these electronic pages find stories that resonate practices that inspire and the kind of knowledge that leads to the threshold of unknowing photo by fran mccolman sometime during the pandemic the ponytail had not yet manifested upcoming events sep 3 september 3 september 6 wild goose festival wisdom camp and other programs harmony nc in person event view calendar subscribe to carl s substack search for 2026 carl mccolman question comment i d love to hear from you send message subscribe to the anamchara email list 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