CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

Christian Mysticism

Table of Contents

Introduction3

Methodism4

Pentecostalism5

Nazarenes7

End Notes9

Christian Mysticism

Introduction

In the case of Christian mysticism, the mystical act of union with God, known as ecstasy, it depends on the individual, but of God, who for reasons only He knows the grace granted as private communication briefly some unearthly sensitive souls to those on either directly or for onward transmission to a specific group or social group. May be accompanied by demonstrations called stigmata or wounds: wounds that reproduce some of the wounds of Christ on the cross, as well as bi (event that consists of the saint or mystic is seen in two or more sites simultaneously) and prophetic manifestations.

It is believed that ecstasy is granted, in the case of Catholicism, but this is not necessary, people who have followed a harsh discipline ascetic fasting, solitude, prayer, humility, work, penance, mortification and insight by tracking a monastic rule of conduct (regular clergy men and women) to purify the eyes of God through the so-called roads or purgative and illuminative way. The Carmelite mystics speak of night, and to give a dark blind leap of faith with the hope that God will have mercy and collect the souls of his servants. God willing, there will be a mystical union or ecstasy, more divine than human experience that results from an unspeakable pleasure, that is entirely transferable, but only a very small part, by word or any other means of expression.

The Christian mystic emphasizes "the personal experience of God", rather than reflection, he must feel rather than think of. Saint John of the Cross spoke of a "mystical marriage" (in the spiritual songs). The Catholic Church recognizes mystical experiences supernatural locutions internal ecstasies, visions, prophecy, revelations various ... But these events are considered extraordinary gift of God to whom He wishes, but not the ordinary form of relationship with God. The Church is very cautious about the extraordinary mystical experiences. The Pope Benedict XVI writes: "As is always the case in the lives of true mystics, Hildegard would also be subject to the authority of wise people to discern the origin of her visions, fearing that they are the result of illusions and do not come from God " and again "the seal of an authentic experience of the Holy Spirit, source of all charisma" is that "the person holding supernatural gifts DOES in boasting ever, does not display them, and most importantly, demonstrated the total obedience to church authority".

Methodism

Methodism is a Protestant church, which originated as an attempt to overcome the religious indifference of the XVIII century Anglicanism. Its founders were the two brothers, Wesley - John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788). The name is consistent with the need for orderly observance of Christian principles, which the brothers created their preaching in Oxford as "Holy Club", and the new methods of preaching. John Wesley insisted that all men at birth are a gift of grace that allows them to respond to the call of God and take the path of ...