{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639a49241edbe60011fbfce9/68a6281be2f63983a7cd828c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"St. Gertrude of Helfta: Constant contact with the Divine","description":"<p>St. Gertrude of Helfta (1256–1302) was a 13th century German nun who enjoyed constant contact with the divine through her mystical experiences. Known also as Gertrude the Great, her writings were very influential and inspired St. Teresa of Avila and many other mystics throughout the centuries. </p><p>If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's new book, \"They Flew: A History of the Impossible,\" you can order a copy&nbsp;<a href=\"https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300259803/they-flew/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a>&nbsp;(Yale University Press) or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/They-Flew-Impossible-Carlos-Eire/dp/0300259808\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a>&nbsp;(Amazon).</p><p>If you have any questions, you can email us at christianmysticismpodcast@gmail.com. Your question and the answer may appear in a future episode of the podcast.</p><p>You can visit our podcast website&nbsp;<a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/the-christian-mysticism-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERE</a>.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Alberto de la Cruz and Dr. Carlos Eire"}