Mystical Prayer

    Retreat given at Belmont Abbey, Herefordshire 1. An Introduction to Journeying Deeper

    Published on: 4 September, 2025

    By: David Torkington

    The first of a series of talks on Mystical Prayer given at Belmont Abbey, Herefordshire, England -1. Introduction to Journeying deeper

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    A Course in Mystical Theology – Twenty Fifth Episode – Christ’s Own Contemplation

    Published on: 10 January, 2023

    By: David Torkington

    Although it is imperative that the whole of Christendom must turn back to prayer and without delay, no one seems to be listening. Our Lady has been begging us to do this for years, but nobody seems to be hearing her. After her appearances pilgrims in their hundreds of thousands rushed out to where she…

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    A course in Mystical Theology – Sixth episode – Is Anybody Listening?

    Published on: 28 March, 2022

    By: David Torkington

    The Talmud is an ancient Jewish book that details the everyday customs and prayers that are practised by devout Jews.

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    A course in Mystical Theology – Second episode – Back to the Future

    Published on: 17 February, 2022

    By: David Torkington

    The letter was direct and to the point. I was given the sack and would have to vacate the property by the first of January 1981.

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    Matej Zimprecht Ctihodny Denis Perronet 1678

    Ignatian and Carmelite Spirituality – Complementary or Contradictory?

    Published on: 20 November, 2021

    By: David Torkington

    In order to shed some light on the complementarity between Ignatian and Carmelite Spirituality that is being discussed at present  I would like to say a few words to avoid confusion.

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     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.

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