Knowledge Alone is not Enough
David Torkington
November 6, AD2023
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A Letter to a young mother of four who asked my opinion on the Essence of Mystical Theology. I am sorry I should have clarified
The Liturgy and Personal Prayer
David Torkington
June 23, AD2022
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Many of the great theologians and scripture scholars who preceded and had such an influence on the Second Vatican Council had for historical reasons been
The Curse and Consequences of Quietism
David Torkington
October 22, AD2019
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Continuing A Brief History of Christian Mystical Spirituality- Part I Molinos, the founder of Quietism, was a Spanish priest stationed in Rome from where he
Moral and Mystical Theology: Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange OP
David Torkington
January 29, AD2019
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It was after Quietism (1687) was condemned that the faithful were left with a spirituality that was primarily a moral teaching, without the love derived
Witch-Hunters and the Hunted
David Torkington
December 7, AD2018
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The heresy of Quietism (1687) involved a complete misunderstanding of the classical mystical authors by various groups of religious enthusiasts that led to all sorts
A Book Launch, Hidden Mystical Power, and the Art of the Impossible: Part 2
David Torkington
February 23, AD2018
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Book Launch I said in the first part of the lecture to launch my book, that the famous moral philosopher Professor Joad insisted that the