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September 2022

September 24, 2022

Twelve Mystical Anthologies That Belong in Every Contemplative Library

There are literally hundreds of mystics in the Christian tradition alone — or, should I...

November 2021

November 28, 2021

New Editions of Some of My Older Books

My latest book, Eternal Heart, was published this past summer by Broadleaf. Broadleaf Books is...

May 2021

May 21, 2021

When You Pre-order a Book, It Makes a Difference (Here’s Why)

Please click on the button of your preferred retailer to pre-order Eternal Heart: If you...

May 04, 2021

So Many Books, So Little Time!

Lately I've been posting a social media a "book of the day." It's a combination...

October 2020

October 31, 2020

Help Santa Out: Seven Books to Give to Anyone Interested in Learning About Christian Mysticism

Okay, friends, I know we haven't even made it to All Saint's yet, but Christmas is less...

October 26, 2020

Nine Books for Exploring Franciscan Spirituality

This weekend I conducted a retreat on Franciscan spirituality for the Rock Hill Oratory Center...

September 2020

September 09, 2020

Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life (Pre-Order Now)

St. Augustine said that the human heart is restless until it rests in God. I...

November 2019

November 28, 2019

My Christmas Recommendations for 2019: Books to Give to the Contemplatives You Love

Here's a list of books published in the last eighteen months on a variety of...

June 2019

June 20, 2019

Eight Pagan Books (by a Christian Author)

In my forthcoming book Unteachable Lessons, I tell how I spent a period of time estranged...

December 2018

December 14, 2018

Mysticism, Contemplation, and Celtic Spirituality: A Guide to Books by Yours Truly

Every now and then I get an email or an in-person comment from someone who...

August 2018

August 17, 2018

Three Forthcoming Books On Silence You Won’t Want to Miss

Over the next six months at least three noteworthy books on one of my favorite...

March 2018

March 12, 2018

The Little Book of Christian Mysticism is Now Available!

I'm pleased to announce that The Little Book of Christian Mysticism has been published. If you have...

February 2018

February 12, 2018

A First Look at My Christian Mysticism Trilogy

This photo appeared on Twitter a few days ago: I got the goodie package @CarlMcColman...

October 2017

October 26, 2017

Six Books on Christian Spirituality (and the Order in Which to Read Them)

It's always a little awkward to write about my own books. But today's post is...

October 11, 2017

Coming in April 2018: The Little Book of Christian Mysticism! (Pre-Order Your Copy Today)

I have a new book coming in April 2018: The Little Book of Christian Mysticism!...

June 2017

June 06, 2017

Sacred Rhythms: How Monastic Spirituality Can Nurture Your Walk with God

Would you like to learn more about the beautiful spirituality of Christian monks and nuns?

March 2017

March 22, 2017

Ten Books for Learning the Basics of Christian Contemplation

A reader of this blog sent me an email recently that said in part: I...

February 2017

February 10, 2017

Seven Essential Books on the Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

The headwaters of the Christian contemplative and mystical tradition — aside from the Bible, of...

January 2017

January 01, 2017

A Christian Mystics Bibliography

In my books The Big Book of Christian Mysticism and Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints and Sages, I suggest...

December 2016

December 03, 2016

Books to Give Away this Christmas

It's that time of year again... Advent! And if you're like me and many other...

September 2016

September 28, 2016

Why I Wrote a Book About Christian Mystics

When Peter Gabriel came to Atlanta in 2003, my wife Fran and I were able...

September 14, 2016

Who’s Your Favorite Christian Mystic?

I'm happy to announce that my latest book — Christian Mystics: 108 Seers, Saints and Sages...

August 2016

August 16, 2016

Books for Beginning the Spiritual Journey

Here is a list of several books I recommend for spiritual seekers — especially those...

June 2016

June 22, 2016

Reviving an old page from my first blog

Reading books about the spiritual life can be a substitute for actually devoting time each...

March 2016

March 10, 2016

Dear Pope Francis… (or as they say in Ireland, A Phápa Proinsias, a chara…)

Did you know that when Pope Francis was a little boy, he wanted to be...

February 2016

February 10, 2016

Books and a Film: All About Silence

I would love to attend the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin next month —...

May 2015

May 12, 2015

Advance Praise for “Befriending Silence”

What do Brian McLaren, Fr. Daniel Horan OFM, Fr. Michael Casey OCSO, Br. Patrick Hart...

March 2015

March 04, 2015

Sister Joan Chittister and the Way of Paradox

A mature spiritual life embraces paradox. And paradox lies at the heart of Sister Joan Chittister's newest...

January 2014

January 22, 2014

Seven Books I Hope to Read in 2014

Are you looking for a book or two to read, on the topics of contemplation...

November 2012

November 01, 2012

Instead of singing for your supper, how about blogging for books?

This post is aimed at people who blog, or have a podcast, or in some...