Contemplative prayer

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"Contemplative prayer is, in a way, simply the preference for the desert, for emptiness, for poverty. One has begun to know the meaning of contemplation when he intuitively and spontaneously seeks the dark and unknown path of aridity in preference to every other way. The contemplative is one who would rather not know than know." ~Thomas Merton Thomas Merton Prayer, Don't Worry Quotes, Thomas Merton Quotes, Centering Prayer, Contemplative Prayer, Worry Quotes, Christian Mysticism, Christian Meditation, Thomas Merton

"Contemplative prayer is, in a way, simply the preference for the desert, for emptiness, for poverty. One has begun to know the meaning of contemplation when he intuitively and spontaneously seeks the dark and unknown path of aridity in preference to every other way. The contemplative is one who would rather not know than know." ~Thomas Merton

Lectio Divina is a spiritual discipline that combines prayers with the study of Scripture. As children’s ministry leaders who are in God’s Word for professional purposes (we have to know it if we’re going to teach it, right?), the practice of Lectio Divina is an excellent way to make sure we’re in God’s Word for personal reasons too. Spiritual Direction Christian, Lectio Divina Printable, Visio Divina, Contemplative Prayer, Spiritual Direction, Christian Meditation, Spiritual Formation, Understanding The Bible, Bible Study Methods

Lectio Divina is a spiritual discipline that combines prayers with the study of Scripture. As children’s ministry leaders who are in God’s Word for professional purposes (we have to know it if we’re going to teach it, right?), the practice of Lectio Divina is an excellent way to make sure we’re in God’s Word for personal reasons too.

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