Wild At Heart

Radical Teachings of the Christian Mystics

By: Tessa Bielecki

Narrated by: Tessa Bielecki

Is an intimate experience of the Divine meant only for saints and mystics? Tessa Bielecki says that the answer is an emphatic no. Mystical experience is as natural to us as breathing, she explains. It erupts spontaneously and graciously when we live on the spot and savor the real. Wild at Heart presents her call to you, the ordinary seeker, for a loving realization of God that is your divine birthright.

A former Carmelite nun and abbess of a monastic community, Tessa Bielecki guides you through more than six hours of practical, easy-to-follow teachings stemming from her 40 years of communal worship and an in-depth study of Christian mystics, including Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Augustine, and others. Join her to rediscover the radiant heart of Christianity, and bring the mystic's depth of passion to your own spiritual practice.

Holy Daring the Way of the Mystic
Have you felt incomplete in your spiritual life? Are you searching for a way to expand your contemplation of the Divine? Wild at Heart offers you the opportunity to embark upon Saint Teresa's holy daring—the complete embrace of everything that arises in your life. This, teaches Tessa Bielecki, is the way of the mystic, an unending celebration of God that continually unfolds the ecstatic experience of all as sacred.

Disciplined Wildness Redefining the Act of Prayer

Great food for thought

This was well done. I liked the way she included her life experiences and those of known and unknown mystics. It opened up the arena letting us know we all have the ability, it's whether we open ourselves to it or not.

It was OK, I had hoped for more based on intro

It started off great, I was really excited when she told who she is, what she does, and how she got to this point. I couldn't wait to hear the rest! But some of the segments are reading of lists of books to read, or poetry or other surface level info that I wish I had a fast-forward button for. I like her and her journey, just would like to hear more about her "teachings" in depth. Maybe a second book?

Disrobing the Mystery

Where does Wild at Heart rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

By far the best

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wild at Heart?

Bieleka remembering once peeking at her mother during Mass and realising that her mother was a mystic.

Which scene was your favorite?

NA

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

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Any additional comments?

This is a book about mysticism written by a mystic and a recluse. That sounds like a recipe for dull, but in fact it is a book that clarifies and makes winsome this strange obsession that has captured some of the best minds in Christendom. For world-weary Christians this book is both the diagnosis and the cure for an inherited faith which, as she observes (quoting her own spiritual director), became very sick in the Third Century.

Wonderful!

This collection of lectures is both very informational and practical. Bielecki gives wonderful descriptions of Christian mysticism, not neglecting the broad range of different mystic views. She includes some memorable anecdotes and examples. There is also some soul-filled poetry.

This is not a book if you are looking for theological points or dogma. In fact, it is the exact opposite. If you are looking to explore the world of Christian mystics, those who seek to experience the eternal God in daily life, this book is for you. Bielecki includes great insights and many practical points to apply to your own life. This audiobook is a delight and a blessing.

One book that makes a difference

For me this book was very meaningful. I loved how she called all of us to be Christian Mystics. Honestly, if you just select one book for spiritual enrichment - this would be a good one to choose.


This book might have low ratings with some listners because it is not chock full of bible facts but more geared toward spiritual enrichment. It talks alot about the different saints of the past. For me it was precious.