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The Audiobook Vault: Catholic Sacred & Classic Voices from the Past

Mysticism by Evelyn Underhill: One Woman's Perspective on the Spiritual Journey Part 1

570 min • 9 augusti 2025
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Evelyn Underhill’s Mysticism is a rich and thoughtful exploration of the stages and dynamics of the mystical life, drawing on a wide range of sources. From a Catholic standpoint, its great value lies in its deep appreciation for saints like Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, whose teachings are presented with genuine respect and accuracy. Underhill explains the mystical journey—awakening, purgation, illumination, and union—in a way that can inspire Catholics to seek deeper intimacy with God. However, because the book is ecumenical and sometimes draws from non-Christian mystics, readers must approach it with discernment, holding fast to Catholic doctrine on grace, the sacraments, and Christ as the sole mediator. With careful reading, Mysticism can serve as a powerful companion to authentically Catholic spiritual classics.


First published in 1911, Evelyn Underhill’s Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness remains a landmark work in the study of the mystical life. Blending historical insight, theological reflection, and psychological observation, Underhill traces the stages of spiritual growth as experienced by the great mystics. For Catholic listeners, the book offers profound insights—especially in its treatment of saints like Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross—while also requiring discernment where it departs from the fullness of Catholic teaching. This audiobook invites deep reflection on the soul’s journey toward union with God, inspiring a greater love for prayer, holiness, and the transformative work of divine grace.

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