I also am willing to see and learn that earlier versions of the word mystic are not necessarily at all related to what I was raised to view the word as.
Whatever we may call them, and for me this is the essence, people who exhibit faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and who pray to Him and seek His image in their countenance, and seek to live as He lived and love as He loved...have "things happen". Miracles big and small.
If folks want to call that mystic, and if the early saints did so...then that is fine with me. It points to the fruits of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and the impact it can have on individuals, both those pronounce in their faith, and those whose lives they touch.
...and for me, that is the critical issue. I believe that occurred with Mother Tereasa, precisely as a result of her faith...even when the going was rough.
Thanks for your last post, Jeff.
It is funny how we can use the same words to mean different things and talk past one another.
We have achieved “same page” status. Status nominal. Proceed.