Learning How to Pray takes Time and Practice
Published on: 16 August, 2019
By: David Torkington
Although we do not like to admit it, even to ourselves, we still believe that prayer happens suddenly, or never happens at all.
To Contemplate and Share the fruits of Contemplation with others
Published on: 26 May, 2019
By: David Torkington
Shock, horror! I have just received a devastating email from a one-time fan to say that in my most recent article, ‘some of the stuff’ I wrote before was repeated.
The Easter Mysteries and The Mystic Way
Published on: 21 April, 2019
By: David Torkington
The very reason why Christ sent out his love on the first Pentecost day was so that it could enter into all who would receive it.
Early Christian Spirituality – The Fruits of Contemplation
Published on: 20 February, 2019
By: David Torkington
Bishop Casey of Brentwood appointed me director of his retreat and conference centre in North London, Walsingham House, owned by Dominican sisters.
The Most Heinous Sin of All
Published on: 16 February, 2019
By: David Torkington
If I had not been working for several organisations in the USA for the past six years I might have thought Archbishop Vigano’s letters referred to in the Catholic media, as way over the top,
Moral Theology and Mystical Theology – Introducing Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange OP
Published on: 5 February, 2019
By: David Torkington
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 from mystical contemplation that would enable a person to live that moral teaching.
With Thanks to Sister Wendy Beckett
Published on: 7 January, 2019
By: David Torkington
This is the first year that I did not have a Christmas Card from Sr Wendy Beckett.
From Bethlehem to Greccio with St Francis of Assisi
Published on: 26 December, 2018
By: David Torkington
Throughout his life St Francis was consumed by a desire to give his life for Christ.
The Demise of Mystical Theology
Published on: 7 December, 2018
By: David Torkington
It has always been believed that happiness depends on love more than on anything else. The greater the love, the greater the happiness.
The Elephant in the Room that Threatens to bring our Church to its knees
Published on: 18 November, 2018
By: David Torkington
Since the age of eight my closest friend was, what later came to be called ‘gay’.
Celibacy and Sexual Deviancy – Mystical Theology has the answer
Published on: 31 October, 2018
By: David Torkington
It is said that those who have been uncovering the truth about the corruption in the Church, most particularly in high places, are the instruments of the devil because they scandalize the faithful.
Time for a ‘Year of Truth and Transparency’
Published on: 26 October, 2018
By: David Torkington
I heard few complaints when it was decided to have a ‘Year of Mercy’. How could anyone complain about a year dedicated to asking God’s mercy on us and on others?