Dear Meditators
Over the past three weeks we have reflected on the words from Thomas Keating and Cynthia Bourgeault on the deepening relationship with God, and transformative power available with the practice of Centering Prayer. Over the next three weeks leading up to the end of the year, let us consider a fourteenth century mystic, Julian of Norwich, on prayer…in particular, on Perseverance, Thankfulness, and Waiting. We are mindful that prayer and the contemplative tradition of meditation are synonymous…Julian’s revelations on perseverance in prayer brings us these words of wisdom to our meditation..
- Our prayer brings great joy and gladness to our Lord. He wants it and awaits it. So he says this, ‘Pray inwardly, even though you find no joy in it. For it does good, though you feel nothing, see nothing, yes, even though you think you cannot pray. For when you are dry and empty, sick and weak, your prayers please me, though there be little enough to please you. All believing prayer is precious to me.’
- We are reminded yet again in Matthew 6:5, Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
As you begin to relax now in body and mind, slow your breathing, and enter your meditation, centering your prayer, allow yourself to be open to this act of love for the unseen. In the words of Julian…Our prayer brings great joy and gladness to our Lord. God accepts the good will and work of his servants, no matter how we feel.
Love and every blessing
Kathryn
Daily Readings with Julian of Norwich, Vol. 1, p 34.
We will be with you in prayer this afternoon at 1pm
We are using this app to assist. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-mobile-app
Remember to watch an introduction to Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn. You can see it here
Let us know how you are finding this time – we always like to hear from you😊
Peace and health at this time
Irene & Damien
We will be with you in prayer this afternoon at 1pm 0r whenever you can meditate
We are using this app to assist. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-mobile-app
Remember to watch an introduction to Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn. You can see it here
Let us know how you are finding this time – we always like to hear from you😊 Peace and health at this time
Irene & Damien