Let's Talk About Mysticism!
Join Me for a Zoom Call on the Principles of Living a Mystical Life
Dear friends,
I’m inviting you to join me (Carl McColman) for a free Zoom call on the topic of:
Practical Mysticism
12 Principles for Living a Mystical Life
I’m offering two opportunities to explore this topic with me: on Wednesday, January 28 and Saturday, January 31. I hope I’ll see you at one of these calls!
Sign up for the Zoom call on January 28 (Wednesday, 7 PM EST): To register, click here
Sign up for the Zoom call on January 31 (Saturday, 12 Noon EST): To register, click here
Note: both calls are live, featuring the same presentation both times.
Twelve Practical Principles for Living a Mystical Life — Starting Today!
Is mysticism the future of spirituality? Most mystics would say yes, but theologians and other spiritual thought-leaders would also agree. But how 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 one of these upcoming Zoom calls.
These free Zoom presentations are open to the public: you do not have to be a paid subscriber (or a subscriber at all) to sign up.
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.
Our time together on Zoom will include my informal, retreat-like presentation, along with plenty of time for questions and answers. If you’d like to begin with an optional period of Centering Prayer, you can log in early to join in for a deep dive into contemplative silence. Or just log in at the scheduled time to enjoy the presentation and the conversation.
I’ll be offering this Zoom call twice in January 2026 (same presentation both times):
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern USA Time • To register, click here
Optional Centering Prayer period at 7 PM; Presentation begins at 7:30 PM EST.Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 12:30 PM Eastern USA Time • To register, click here
Optional Centering Prayer period at 12 Noon; Presentation begins at 12:30 PM EST.
There is no charge to attend this webinar, but registration is required. Sign up now, and we’ll see you soon!
Here’s the fine print: these Zoom calls are open to the public and are free of charge. After the presentation, I’ll offer a brief and no-pressure invitation for you to become either a paid Substack subscriber or a paid member of my Patreon circle. Either option will give you access to over 20 more Zoom calls this year as we explore the topic of “Living a Mystical Life” through meditation, conversation, shared reflection, and discussion on two books concerning the mystical life: The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism and The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism (edited by B. McGinn).
A Patreon membership is the best deal: not only does it give you access to all my upcoming Zoom calls, but you’ll also get recordings of all the calls you missed, along with access to other content I’ve created over the years, including meditations (both audio/video and written), study guides for several mystical classics, poetry and more. As an added bonus, Patreon members will also get complimentary paid subscriptions to both of my Substack newsletters — a $12/month value in itself.
But there’s no obligation to attend either or both of these Zoom calls — so if you’re interested in the mystical life, I hope to see you there!
