Join me in learning about and practicing contemplative prayer for six weeks, meeting on Sunday mornings during the 9am adult-education hour at St James by-the-Sea. Each session will include a short teaching on contemplative prayer, time of silence, and a handout to help facilitate the practice at home during the week. 

Week 1: Beginning Contemplative Prayer 

Breathing, embodiment, senses, stillness, and quiet

Week 2: Centering Prayer

Building a foundation of silence

Week 3: Lectio Divina

Attuning your inner ear to God’s Spirit through prayerfully reading scripture 

Week 4: Vizio Divina

Cultivating spiritual vision through prayerfully gazing on an image

Week 5: Prayer Beads

Resting in prayerful repetition through tactile engagement

Week 6: Prayer of Examen

Practicing self-reflection and divine noticing through reviewing your day with God

No need to RSVP and all are welcome!