Contemplative Prayer

The historical word for 

presence

 is simply 

prayer

Jesus often called it “vigilance,” “seeing,” or “being awake.” 

When you are fully present, you will know what you need to know in that moment. Really!(Richard  Rohr's Daily Meditations)

We all need what Jesus described as the mind of a curious child (see Matthew 18:1-5). 

A “beginner’s mind,” which is truly open and living in the now or in what some call 

“constantly renewed immediacy,” is the most natural and simple path for all spiritual wisdom.(R. Rohr's Daily Meditations)

Contemplative Prayer
 Remaining silently and openly in God’s presence, 
(tell that little story maker "me" that you're  hittin' the  OFF switch)

“rewires” 

our brains to think non-dually with compassion, 

kindness, and a lack of attachment to the ego’s preferences.

In contemplative prayer we move beyond language...

to experience 
God as Mystery

WE need to recover, rediscover
that
Mystery
can only be endlessly understood

The above is just a primer.  For more on
the practices and gifts of Contemplative Prayer,
Center for Action and Contemplation

The CAC and Fr. Rohr are a force of Hope
that you will want to share...


By the way, my favorite way to Pray...

Be Present, Be Prayer

Post Post Notes:
CAC, a resource you will treasure
Fr. Rohr's "Daily Meditations", highly recommended; sign up at CAC
Fr. Rohr videos at CAC and Youtube - highly recommended

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