Centering Prayer: This simple practice is twenty minutes of silence using the pattern of Centering Prayer taught by Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault.
Lectio Divina: A slow and meditative reading of scripture. A reading made more with the heart than with the mind with no practical aim but simply to allow oneself to be impregnated with the word of God. We are invited to go beyond a rapid study or quick exercise to arrive at a deeper understanding of the unity of our lived experience of our interior attitude and life’s daily activities allowing ourselves to be questioned, challenged, ad formed through Lectio and all elements and encounters through the day. We listen to God to carry the contemplative practice of the Presence of God into all activities of the day.
ZOOM in Here.
Facilitated by Joe Baker, Elaine Chatwin & Jim Hober
FACILITATORS
Joe Baker
Joe is a member of St Dunstan’s Anglican Church and supports offerings of the Centre for Spiritual Renewal. As an instructor for centering prayer and praying with beads, Joe is always interested in the varied reasons, opportunities, frequency, and ways we pray.
Elaine Chatwin
Elaine is blessed to be part of the vibrant family at St. Dunstan’s Parish. She is drawn to the contemplative and mystical paths of the early church. The teachings of Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault form the framework of her meditation and study time. Walking, painting, and gardening are pastimes where the Holy Creator sings joy to her.
Jim Hober
Jim was first introduced to contemplative practices in 2018. His practice of both deepened through engagement with Contemplative Outreach and with the Center for Action and Contemplation. As a result of learning these spiritual practices, Jim has experienced deeper spiritual growth and healing, as well as positive consciousness changes, and learning to see differently.
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