The term mysticism expresses the profound and sublime experience that a person has with God. Città della Mistica serves as a dedicated haven in which to cultivate appreciation for and exploration of the depths of this condition of spiritual life. The journey of the Church throughout the centuries has been enriched by the contributions of the writings of mystics who describe their encounter with God outlining the unique characteristics that define such experiences, leaving a precious heritage for all of Christianity. The mystical experience is distinguished by a set of consistent characteristics, a well-defined phenomenology, a historical narrative, and a specific language. All of these aspects are further explored and celebrated within Città della Mistica.
The mystical life is a possibility for all, attainable through a journey of faith.
Mysticism is the pinnacle of prayer, a fascinating path open to all.
Città della Mistica proposes traditional Christian pathways to encounter the wonders of God.
MYSTICISM IS THE KEY TO PEACE
Mysticism involves personal transformation.
Purification from one's own patterns.
Healing of deep inner wounds
that inevitably act
with consequences in one's life.
The practise of virtues.
A virtuous life is possible thanks to purification
because the person has created space
and inner strength and clarity grow.
The Light can enter.
Peace becomes the new way of life
and conflicts cease to exist.
Mysticism transforms.
THE REBIRTH OF THE CHURCH
The mystical life fosters the inner rebirth of the individual and the Church.
The more people embrace it, the more the Church is enriched with fresh vitality. The mystical life is a return to the essence: discovering God within oneself and oneself within God. It is a paradigm shift, the fruit of new minds, eyes and hearts, transformed and liberated.
The Church, like the society in which we live, presents vulnerabilities and distortions that can lead to states of alienation and abuse of all kinds.
Città della Mistica offers the Inner Freedom course, a concrete preventive-formative program for laypeople, religious and priests, based on the mystical dimension, whose foundation is profound healing and inner transformation.
Upon close examination of our lives, it becomes clear that we are a profound mystery.
We are rich in many gifts, yet we carry within us burdens and fragility.
Our inner beauty longs to expand, to come to light, but something is holding it back.
This is where the Inner Freedom course comes in, providing a step-by-step journey designed to free us from all dependencies and unleash our full potential.
AN EXODUS
The Inner Freedom course is akin to a spiritual journey, similar to the Exodus.
We leave behind our fragilities (Egypt) to meet a profound liberation (Promised Land), that will uncover our hidden treasures.
This journey allows us to embrace our true selves peacefully and harmoniously.
An excavation
The Inner Freedom course is like excavating deep within to find a treasure.
That treasure is our inner self, which, once unearthed, enriches us with strength, peace, and harmony.
Through this process of digging deep, we discover both God within us and ourselves within God, leading to a life of unprecedented vitality and intensity.