CITTÀ DELLA MISTICA

GOD IS LOVE.

CITTÀ DELLA MISTICA

GOD IS LOVE.

A CITY OF MYSTICISM
TO EXPLORE AND TO EXPERIENCE

Welcome to Città della Mistica.

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 SUBLIME AND CONCRETE NATURE OF MYSTICISM

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.

RETREAT AT CASTEL DEL MONTE, ITALY

ST. TERESA OF AVILA'S INTERIOR CASTLE AT CASTEL DEL MONTE

RETREAT FROM 24 to 26 July 2026

Symbolism Meets Reality

Castel del Monte, with its diverse spaces and protective walls, offers a potent visual and sensory connection to St. Teresa's image of the interior castle. Participants can more readily connect with her spiritual path by meditating on the "mansions" of their own souls within the castle's actual rooms.

Contemplative Atmosphere

Castel del Monte's history and architecture are conducive to an atmosphere of contemplation, a break from the routine, and an opening to your inner world. This supports a deeper and more engaging spiritual retreat.

Inner Transformation

This retreat is designed to be transformative. The convergence of the interior castle's symbolism and the tangible reality of a castle can work at a profound level, encouraging introspection, prayer, and spiritual growth.