Heuristic Phenomenological Approach to Christian Wisdom Themes from Cynthia Bourgeault's Works

Abstract

Cynthia Bourgeault is a prolific author and workshop leader deeply committed to Christianity's apparent need to rediscover its integrity, and deep heart wisdom. This heuristic phenomenological contribution documents some of the author's personal experiences and resonances with wisdom themes from Bourgeault's books. The main theme is that Bourgeault's works reveal a transcendent level of consciousness that runs through wisdom traditions in general and Christianity in particular. This is evident in her wisdom teaching, especially through transformations of consciousness, universal heart awakening, and Centering Prayer. Her committed contribution to teaching and spreading the rediscovery of the wisdom path has valuable future implications for healing and holiness.