Download or read book Mysticism and Narcissism written by Kathleen Lyons and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mysticism and Narcissism details the exceptional personal narrative of a long-serving Cenacle nun during a time of particular historical significance for the Catholic Church. The book’s unique and original approach is highlighted by its application of psychoanalytic theory to questions of theological and Marian identity and relationality, exploring narcissism and mysticism within the context of religious life. In addition, it provides an excellent historical resource for the study of women’s religious orders in the twentieth century and in analysing the impact of Vatican II on the self-understanding of all women.