Lectio Divina literally means “divine reading”. It is an ancient practice of praying the Scriptures. During the prayer period, the pray-er listens to a brief passage with “the ear of the heart” in conversation with God. In this one day workshop participants will learn how to practice Lectio Divina, as well as hearing something of
The Contemplative Prayer Ministry of Saints Simon and Jude in Huntington Beach, California invites you to an online morning of Prayer and Reflection on Monday, November 14 9AM – 12Noon Pacific Time. The theme will be The Gospel is a Life to be Lived: How do we bring what we hear in our prayer of
Most of the Sunday Gospels read during the upcoming liturgical year, which begins with the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022, will be taken from the Gospel of Matthew. In this presentation we'll familiarize ourselves with Matthew and some of the passages we will be hearing. It will also prepare us for our weekly
Join us for "Mary: Awareness and Anticipation" Contemplative Outreach retreat opportunity December 2-4 to welcome Advent in person at the grounds of the beautiful, contemplative New Melleray Guest House nestled quietly among the trees in Peosta, Iowa. You will have the opportunity to ponder the Mystery of Christ's coming, to go deep in the Silence