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Although the ultimate attainment for this type of mysticism is union with God, it is not necessarily visionary, nor does it hope only for ecstatic experiences ; instead, mystical life is successful if it is imbued with charity.

The goal is just as much to become like Christ as it is to become one with Him.

Those who believe in Christ should first have faith in Him without becoming engaged in such overwhelming phenomena.