Aug 17 2023 48 mins
In this fourth part of Chorbishop Seely Beggiani’s lecture on Syriac spirituality, he continues his discussion on the importance of understanding human beings as created in the image and likeness of God. He emphasizes that the Syriac writers believed this aspect of human nature to be fundamental from the moment of creation, not just after the fall of Adam. Therefore, Syriac spirituality centers on the idea that human beings possess a spark of God within them from the very beginning.
The process of spirituality, according to Syriac thought, involves growing up from the moment of baptism. The spiritual life is seen as a journey of discovering the divine presence already within oneself.
The state of perfection is the ultimate goal in the spiritual journey, wherein the soul experiences Divine Light and wisdom. Chorbishop Bejjiani talks about a union with the Divine, where the soul becomes like God and experiences a sense of wonder and awe. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual wisdom and the transformative power of a deep and intimate relationship with God.
This podcast is a service from the Family of Saint Sharbel, a Non-Profit Organization established to contribute to the Catholic Church’s evangelizing mission through living the spirituality of Saint Sharbel in the world.