A Year with the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living

A Year with the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living

By Kathryn Jean Lopez · Published by TAN Books

Overview

This daily companion gathers reflections from mystics and holy witnesses throughout the Church’s history to help the reader cultivate silence, prayer, and deeper union with God amid the busyness of life, each reflection rooted in the tradition of Catholic contemplative prayer. It invites you to enter more profoundly into the life of faith by contemplating the experiences and teachings of saints such as St. John Paul II, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. John of the Cross. 

• Offers daily reflections drawn from a wide range of Catholic mystics to foster contemplative prayer and growth in faith. 
• Features accessible doses of spiritual wisdom suited for busy daily rhythms. 
• Encourages deeper silence and interior quiet as a foundation for prayer.
• Includes voices both ancient and modern in the Church’s tradition of mystical theology. 
• Designed as a year‑long retreat in the heart of daily living rooted in the sacraments. 

Intended Audience

This book is ideal for Catholics seeking to deepen their prayer life through daily reflections on the wisdom of mystics, for those who desire a year of steady spiritual formation, and for anyone looking to integrate contemplation with the practice of the faith.