Episodes

  • 041 - The Fortieth Chapter - That in the time of this work a soul hath no special beholding to any vice in

    041 - The Fortieth Chapter - That in the time of this work a soul hath no special beholding to any vice in
    Feb 18 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    4 mins
  • 040 - The Nine and Thirtieth Chapter - How a perfect worker shall pray and what prayer is in itself and if

    040 - The Nine and Thirtieth Chapter - How a perfect worker shall pray and what prayer is in itself and if
    Feb 17 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    4 mins
  • 039 - The Eight and Thirtieth Chapter - How and why that short prayer pierceth heaven

    039 - The Eight and Thirtieth Chapter - How and why that short prayer pierceth heaven
    Feb 16 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    4 mins
  • 038 - The Seven and Thirtieth Chapter - Of the special prayers of them that be continual workers in the wo

    038 - The Seven and Thirtieth Chapter - Of the special prayers of them that be continual workers in the wo
    Feb 15 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    3 mins
  • 037 - The Six and Thirtieth Chapter - Of the meditations of them that continually travail in the work of t

    037 - The Six and Thirtieth Chapter - Of the meditations of them that continually travail in the work of t
    Feb 14 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    2 mins
  • 036 - The Five and Thirtieth Chapter - Of three means in the which a contemplative Prentice should be occu

    036 - The Five and Thirtieth Chapter - Of three means in the which a contemplative Prentice should be occu
    Feb 13 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    3 mins
  • 035 - The Four and Thirtieth Chapter - That God giveth this grace freely without any means and that it may

    035 - The Four and Thirtieth Chapter - That God giveth this grace freely without any means and that it may
    Feb 12 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    6 mins
  • 034 - The Three and Thirtieth Chapter - That in this work a soul is cleansed both of his special sins and

    034 - The Three and Thirtieth Chapter - That in this work a soul is cleansed both of his special sins and
    Feb 11 2026
    The Cloud of Unknowing is a profound and anonymous work of Christian mysticism penned in Middle English during the latter half of the 14th century. This spiritual guide offers insight into the art of contemplative prayer, encouraging seekers to connect with God not through intellectual reasoning, but through deep, heartfelt contemplation. The text advises a young student to embrace a transformative journey, where thoughts and desires are enveloped in a cloud of forgetting. Through this practice, one can pierce the divine cloud of unknowing with a passionate dart of longing love, fostering a genuine spiritual union with God. This approach transcends mere intellect, inviting readers into a more intimate relationship with the divine. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    3 mins