How to become a mystic (and keep your day job)

What does it mean to be a mystic in the modern age? Many of us
think of mysticism as something for spiritual masters who lock
themselves away from the world in monasteries and convents and
dedicate their lives to constant prayer. But we are all called to a
close and yes mystical relationship with God and to lead lives of
contemplation. And today's guest, Kelly Deutsch, wants to help
people do just that. After entering a convent, Kelly came down with
an illness that left her bedridden for 18 months—and spurred great
spiritual desolation and growth. She went on to found Wanderlust, a
center for contemplative formation, which provides podcasts,
courses and other spiritual resources to those hunger for a closer
union with the divine. And in Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley
discuss a new report on clergy burnout and the at-times deceptive
ways Catholic political groups try to sway voters. Links from the
show New study of priests shows a distrust of bishops, fears of
false sex abuse allegations and widespread burnout ‘The Catholic
Church is always politically nonpartisan’: Arizona bishops warn
voters of groups claiming to represent the church Spiritual
Wanderlust People of God: How Catholic Parish Life is Changing in
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