Meditation: A Way of Christian Prayer
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Meditation is a universal spiritual practice that guides us into prayer. It brings us to silence, stillness, and simplicity. The rich Christian mystical tradition calls us to go to the depths, to contemplative prayer, where the spirit of the Divine is praying in our hearts. Wisdom Ways offers classes to learn more about Christian meditation as taught by John Main, OSB; regular times for meditating with others; and days of meditation to deepen our contemplative prayer practice. |
PRESENTERS/FACILITATORS:
Deborah Chernick, a CSJ Consociate, is a financial management consultant for nonprofits. She holds masters degrees in science and business administration and has studied and practiced meditation for many years. Deborah is also on the board of the Trust for the Meditation Process.
Susan Oeffling, CSJ, a spiritual director and group facilitator, has practiced meditation for years. With masters degrees in theology and counseling, she completed her education as a spiritual director through the Center for Spiritual Guidance Program.
Both Deborah and Susan participated in a World Community for Christian Meditation workshop on the Essential Teachings of John Main, OSB.
Opportunities for Meditation
Times of Prayer
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Contemplative prayer/sitting meditation offers a time to sit in silent meditation with others. The time includes a short reading/teaching and one 25 minute meditation. Open to all.
WHEN: Three options available:
- Weekly: Tuesday evenings, January 5 through May 25, 7-7:35 pm
- Monthly: First Friday, January 8, February 5, March 5, May 7, 7:30-8 am
- Monthly: First Saturday, January 9, February 6, March 6, May 8, 8:45-10 am. Saturday mornings include a short reading/teaching, two 25 minute sitting meditations, and walking meditation.
WHERE: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul
COST: No cost, no registration |
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Teaching Sessions
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During four sessions we will explore Christian meditation as a way of prayer, the roots of meditation in the Christian tradition, how to meditate, and the stages and fruits of meditation. Each session will include a period of meditation.
WHEN: Wednesdays, April 14, 21, 28, and May 5, 7-9 pm
WHERE: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul
COST: $55 - This session has already begun. |
