Incandesence: 365 Readings With Women Mystics

by Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Phyllis Tickle (Foreword)

As anyone will discover who casually dips into this beautiful collection, the women mystics of Christian tradition offer a lucid alternative to today's more rationalistic approaches to God. They offer a way to peace, laughter, love, and connection with each other, and they show us a picture of a tender, nurturing, forgiving God who is as intimate as our own breath. There are indeed "women's ways of knowing" and they are revealed in these insightful daily readings. Incandescence offers fresh translations from the writings of famous and not-so-famous mystics---Julian of Norwich, Mechthild of Magdeburg, Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen, Gertrude of Helfta, Margery Kempe, and others. Each reading includes a meditation, prayer, poem, or song, providing an oasis in a hectic day. The topics in this luminous volume include: *God's divine, mothering love *The guidance of God's light *The sensuality of faith *A helpful and friendly Trinity

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Devotional

276 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book years ago by my spiritual director. It was after my eight day retreat in the summer of 2023 that I dug it out and began reading it daily. I love this collection of female mystics. The way they see the world is both familiar and new. Like An Ignatian Book of Days, this collection is short enough to be easily readable, but meaningful enough to stay with me throughout the day.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received in 2007 when I was confirmed in the Catholic Church. Read throughout the year as a guide to my spiritual growth.

[Luellen Phelps · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am not too impressed so far. I have never read this type of book before, so I feel I am not a good judge of it.