The common practice of the time of discursive meditation where one reflects on the passion of Christ or scenes from the Gospel must now be left behind. In addition, there can be the distressing experience of being unable to think clearly and the mind feels dulled to the point of feeling ignorant about everything. These include, a longing for God, a passion for silence, a reluctance to pray using the usual formulaic prayers. But how does one know if you might be in the latter category? For this English author, there are a number of signs that suggest readiness for contemplation. The author has in mind the distinction between those ordinary folks called to salvation and that much smaller group called to perfection through the route of contemplative prayer. Well, it is not for the faint-hearted! Unlike the re-assuring tone of consolation in Julian’s Revelations of Divine Love, the author of The Cloud warns his intended reader:ĭo not willingly and deliberately read it, copy it, speak of it, or allow it to be read, copied, or spoken of, by anyone or to anyone, except a person who, in your opinion, has undertaken truly and without reservation to be a perfect follower of Christ.
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