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The Pragmatic Mystic: An Orthodox Miscellany

The Substack page of Addison Hodges Hart. A page primarily concerned with the interior and ascetical life of the Orthodox (and classical) Christian Tradition.

By Addison Hodges Hart

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“If you're serious about cultivating your interior life, "The Pragmatic Mystic" is the perfect Substack for you.”...”

“If you're serious about cultivating your interior life, "The Pragmatic Mystic" is the perfect Substack for you.”

Teófilo de Jesús, Letters from the Heart

“Super informative and interesting. Addison does similar work, but is more interested (as the name suggests) in how to manifest a practical mystical way of life that is grounded and not ethereal.”...”

“Super informative and interesting. Addison does similar work, but is more interested (as the name suggests) in how to manifest a practical mystical way of life that is grounded and not ethereal.”

Eduardo Valentin, Pathways of Harmony

“Engaging writing on religion and spirituality. I am a fan of Hodges books and glad to see him here on Substack. As the title of his newsletter suggests, his writing balances both the practical and the contemplative.”...”

“Engaging writing on religion and spirituality. I am a fan of Hodges books and glad to see him here on Substack. As the title of his newsletter suggests, his writing balances both the practical and the contemplative.”

Jason E. Smith, Digital Jung

The Pragmatic Mystic: An Orthodox Miscellany

Apologetics, Cassian, Screwtape, and the babyish seventh capital vice

Polemics should not be confused with apologetics.

Jun 18•Addison Hodges Hart

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Prophecy isn't pretty: Oliver Kornetzke looks ahead to July 4th (gratis post)

I am not suggesting that you should subscribe to Kornetzke’s Substack, although I do.

Jun 11•Addison Hodges Hart

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John's Gospel, Genesis, and us

Trains, time, eternity, and "creation week"

Jun 9•Addison Hodges Hart

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The limitations of Zen

Oct 25, 2023•Addison Hodges Hart

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Jung's argument with God

Nov 1, 2023•Addison Hodges Hart

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On demons and exorcism (Part 5): Pragmatic exorcism

In contemplating moral good and evil, the insights of St.

May 15•Addison Hodges Hart

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On demons and exorcism (Part 4): The giants among us

Giants – in particular, the Nephilim – have become a hot topic among Christians of all sorts of late.

May 9•Addison Hodges Hart

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Re: St. Seraphim Rose: Addendum... and giants (i.e., the "Nephilim")

Gratis post

May 6•Addison Hodges Hart

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Saint Seraphim Rose (gratis post)

I am among those happy to hear that Fr.