Journey of the Heart
St. Bonaventure´s great work „The Journey Into God“ (Itinerarium Mentis in Dem), is a mystical writing of greatest value. This CD, produced by the Raischl family, holds mantras based on the original texts of the Journey.
An invitation to contemplation par excellence with simple melodies. A home made production of the Raischl family.
Please write to josef.raischl@t-online.de to order a CD.
You can listen to the songs integrated in the Online Retreat.
1. The God of Lights
Bonaventure names God as the Mother and Source of all so that we can appreciate ourselves as vessels open to receive God´s gifts. This is a prayer for all our beginnings and endings.
Prologue 1
I call upon the Eternal Source from whom all illumination flows as from the God of lights and from whom comes every good and perfect gift.
2. Way to Peace
The cross leads us to peace. The Crucified Christ redeems us of all temptations of making peace by the means of power or weapons.
Prologue 3
There is no other way to peace but through the most burning love of the Crucified.
3. Movement into God
Prayer is the motor of the journey, the mother and wellspring of our spiritual energy, and can stir our heart.
Prologue 5 and Chapter 1,1
Prayer is the mother and the well-spring of the movement into God. It´s important that you do not hurry, but just take your time and ruminate slowly and just take your time.
4. Journey of the Heart
Rising above oneself is the beginning of the journey of the heart leading to true happiness.
Chapter 1,1
Rise above yourself by a journey of the heart to find happiness, and enjoy the highest good!
5. Magnify God
St. Francis´ Canticle of the Creatures is the backdrop of St. Bonaventure´s ecstatic experience of creation.
Chapter I,15
In all creation you may see, hear, praise, love and adore, magnify and honor your God.
6. Fountain of Delight
Bonaventure revels in the delight of our sense experience, appreciating above all the sweetness of the power, wisdom and goodness of God.
Chapter 2,8
It is in God alone that the true fountain of delight is to be found.
7. Truth Within Yourself
All that is in us can lead to the Divine, that is, to Truth itself.
Chapter 3,3
You are able to see within yourself the truth which teaches you.
8. Rooted in Love
This mantra sums up