To register, click here. Friends, join me on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 for a free online event that will include Centering Prayer and a conversation about some of the most…
Author: Carl McColman
Soul Friend and Storyteller. Lay Cistercian, Centering Prayer Presenter, Author, Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker, Teacher, Retreat Leader.
Let’s Talk About Mysticism! (Free Zoom Call — Register Now)
Dear friends, I’m inviting you to join me (Carl McColman) for a free Zoom call on the topic of: Practical Mysticism 12 Principles for Living a Mystical Life I’m offering…
Register now for the January 2026 Centering Prayer Summit!
Friends, I’ll be one of the featured speakers at the 2026 Centering Prayer Summit, taking place on January 24-25, 2026. Click here to register. Other speakers include Cynthia Bourgeault, Kaira…
Read the Bible Like a Mystic: Upcoming Retreats in South Carolina and Connecticut!
Dear friends, I’m so excited to announce two retreats I’ll be leading this fall, inspired by my latest book, Read the Bible Like a Mystic! These retreats are contemplative gatherings…
Sign Up Now for the Wisdom of the English Mystics Retreat in the Spring of 2026!
Friends, join me and the Rev. Seifu Anil Singh-Morales for an extraordinary pilgrimage in search of the English mystics! Our week in England will include time spent in London, Oxford,…
Words of Encouragement for New Spiritual Directors
Recently I was honored to serve as a keynote speaker for the graduation ceremony for a new cohort of spiritual directors, who have completed the Spiritual Direction formation program sponsored…
Join Me at the Wild Goose Festival Wisdom Camp — Our Theme is “Radical Mysticism”!
I’m so excited to be returning to the Wild Goose Festival in Union Grove, NC (north of Charlotte) for a day-long event called “Wisdom Camp: Radical Mysticism.” I’m co-facilitating this…
Now Available! Order “Read the Bible Like a Mystic” Today
Hello friends, just a friendly reminder to order your copy of Read the Bible Like a Mystic today. Where to buy Read the Bible Like a Mystic: Amazon • Barnes & Noble • Broadleaf Books…
Principles for Contemplative Dialogue
For a number of years I participated in a Centering Prayer group here in Georgia. While I am no longer actively part of that group, I received many blessings from…
Faith, Fundamentalism, and Conscience: or Why We Need to Think Critically About Our Religious Institutions
This morning on Public Radio I heard someone quote a line that Mark Twain spoke when speaking to a group of teachers in New York City, way back in March…
Live in Atlanta (or feel like making a road trip)? Celebrate with Me on June 4!
This is a “Save the Date” post — I’ve confirmed with Ignatius House that on June 4, we will host an evening event to celebrate the publication of Read the Bible…
What is this blog about? Ask AI…
One of the most difficult aspects of being a solo/self-employed writer is coming up with marketing materials to introduce people to me and my work. Publishers, retreat planners, and others…