Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting a mystical or contemplative approach to the divine, emphasizing positive thinking and the affirmation of God’s presence.

“The mystic’s cataphatic approach to spirituality was rooted in prayer and meditation.”

2. noun

A mystical or contemplative approach to the divine, emphasizing positive thinking and the affirmation of God’s presence.

“The cataphatic tradition in Christianity focuses on the inner experience of the divine.”