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    • Meditation in the Christian Tradition
      Resuming September 23, 2020
      Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

      via ZOOM

       
      Be still and know that I am God. 
      (Psalm 46: 10)

      The person who practices meditation in the Christian tradition – praying in silence and stillness - seeks to be present and open to God who is always present and open to his beloved. Practicing meditation enables us - with the grace of God - to be present and open to each moment, to others in daily life, and to God’s presence in all of life.

      Many people practice various forms of meditative prayer such as Lectio divina (Sacred Reading), Centering Prayer, the Jesus Prayer, Christian Meditation, or the Prayer of Recollection of Saint Teresa of Avila. Whatever practice engaged during the prayer period, it is important to remember that any form of meditation or contemplation in the Christian tradition complements our other forms of prayer. It does not replace them.  

      This ongoing weekly gathering group is intended for adults to pray communally with other adults in silent meditation, and to receive mutual encouragement and support in their own contemplative practice. We meet Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. During the current period as we live with the pandemic, we will not meet in person, but via ZOOM, a free app for online groups.

      Each session begins with a welcome followed by a time of formation (an appropriate reading) to help prepare and guide us to a twenty-minute period of meditation. After the meditation period, a brief time in discussion helps to integrate and reflect on the experience. You may wish to participate each week, or when you are able.

      Contact Bob Valle at bvalle@sjpdg.org for more information and be placed on an email reminder list. You will receive a Meeting ID number and a passcode to enter the online group.

       

    • Contact

      • Bob Valle
        Bob Valle
        Director of Adult Faith Formation
        630-964-0216 x1209
        bvallesjpdg.org
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      • Contemplative Prayer Group via Zoom
        Wednesday, March 3, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
        Contemplative Prayer Group via Zoom
        This group is intended for adults to gather and pray in communally. Click to learn more and begin joining with us in this enriching form of prayer.
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      • Contemplative Prayer Group via Zoom
        Wednesday, March 10, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
        Contemplative Prayer Group via Zoom
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