“Contemplative prayer often brings us to an intimate encounter with the love of God, revealed to us in Jesus. In such an experience we come to know ever more deeply that God is not against us, but for us; not far from us, but with us; not outside of us, but deeply within.
As we take a quiet moment to reflect in a peaceful place, our minds and hearts become still and, in this stillness, become deeper and wider, inviting/unbinding the eternal quality of life in all its fullness. It is in the growing inner awareness of the eternal embrace of God that we find our true freedom.”
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina or sacred reading is a simple and ancient contemplative prayer practice. It takes us through four movements drawing us closer to the Divine through prayerful reading of Scripture. It leads us from consideration of how Scripture might connect with our life, to reflection and a personal response in prayer to a gentle resting in the love of God.
Visio Divina
Use the images provided in the gallery and the guide as a starting point for prayer.
Visio Divina encourages the practice of viewing all of life through a sacred lens uncovering messages hidden within art and creation. The visible makes the invisible present in a tangible way.
You can use Visio Divina when you’re out on a walk, at home or using your own pictures off your phone.
The Daily Examen - Praying the Examen
“Examen” means a time of reflecting on your life. This life-giving prayer practice takes 10-20minutes.
Lectio 365 App
A free, daily devotional resource, offered by 24-7 Prayer, that helps you pray with scripture every day. With morning and evening prayer options you can frame your day with moments of prayer. Inspired by Lectio Divina, a way of meditating on the Bible that’s been used by Christians for centuries: follow daily Bible readings, reflective questions, thoughts and prayers that follow a simple rhythm:
Pause to be still.
Rejoice with a Psalm and Reflect on Scripture.
Ask for God’s help
Yield to His will in your life.
On Sundays, stop to pray a special Sabbath prayer of rest, and journey through special seasons including Advent, Lent and current events.
