Studying with Bede Griffiths was an amazing experience. The experience was more than just conversations; it was a transformative journey. Here's how it unfolded:

Every evening, he would give a lecture from four o'clock to five o'clock. This would typically consist of a 45-minute talk, followed by a question-and-answer session. His responses to questions were remarkable, as they revealed the underlying theology and understanding that he had accumulated over a five-year period, which really became part of us.

In the evenings, during evening prayer, the Gospel reading for the next day's Mass was shared, specifically from the New Testament. He would then provide commentary, usually focusing on a reading from the letters of St. Paul. The next morning, he would deliver a sermon on the Gospel, skillfully connecting it to the commentary from the previous evening. This process created a cohesive spiritual experience, especially considering the mental space he provided and the overall lifestyl...