Karl Rahner, the famous theologian of Vatican II, said in words to this effect that in the
future century unless a person becomes a mystic having a personal experience of God,
it will be very difficult for him or her to rely only on theological terminology to keep the
faith.
The spiritual life requires living a life. It is something that a person can rely on as he or
she goes through the experiences of each day with its joys, surprises, challenges,
sufferings. If God is “the water that is drawn from the well”, a person can be refreshed
and able to meet them come what may. This is especially true when faced with new
circumstances such as a change in health, a change in location, a change in work. God
is present to the “mystic.” An experience of God’s love never fails to lift one’s spirits.
A mystic is one who has been able to access that love in the center of his or her own
being, the God who is creator, redeemer, friend, companion with unconditional
compassion. A mystic meets God, heart to heart.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; renew your steadfast spirit within me.”

• Do you create a space where God can speak to you heart to heart?

• How has God gifted you with experiences of God’s love?

• Have your experiences of God changed your life?

O God, help me always to be open to receive your love.