Podcast appearances and mentions of Christian contemplation

Spiritual Director, Phileena Nikole joins us on this episode of Love, Henri for a beautiful conversation about moving towards a flourishing spirituality through practices such as silence, stillness, and solitude. Check Out Phileena's website: https://phileena.com/ SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/meditation/ ______________________ Books Discussed: Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrimage-Soul-Contemplative-Spirituality-Active/dp/0830836152 Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Silence-Heart-Christian-Contemplation/dp/0830846492 ______________________ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://henrinouwen.org/donate/ * SIGN UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: https://henrinouwen.org/meditation/ * MORE FREE RESOURCES: https://henrinouwen.org/ * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/henrinouwensociety/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nouwensociety FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/nouwensociety/ PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.ca/henrinouwen/

In this week's episode, Teresa Yerkes of the Christian Meditation Center shares about the practice of Christian Meditation and its role in the spiritual life. Teresa Yerkes is the Founder of Christian Meditation Center, has been a Christian since 1983 and has practiced Christian meditation since 2000. She is the author of three books, Come Closer: The Practice of Christian Meditation, God Within You: The Case for Christian Meditation, and Making Love: The Spiritual Act of Love. She teaches and leads Christian meditation training and facilitates sessions. She is a public speaker, facilitates book clubs, and leads retreats. Teresa is a Certified Lay Speaker and Lay Counselor. She brings nearly forty years of her own personal discovery, along with highly specialized spiritual direction training provided by the Shalem Institute. www.Christianmeditationcenter.org   Teresa's books: Come Closer: The Practice of Christian Meditation https://amzn.to/4aazrRa God Within You: The Case for Christian Meditation https://amzn.to/3NdwN2U Making Love: The Spiritual Act of Love https://amzn.to/3RxagAE Books Recommended by Teresa: Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart https://amzn.to/41d3fZc ——Invitation to Love: The Way of Christian Contemplation https://amzn.to/3R9SKB9 Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle https://amzn.to/46Mzkbl Schucman, A Course in Miracles, https://amzn.to/3Td9Kck Brian's Website: www.Brianrussellphd.com Brian Russell's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3OKecg8 Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade): https://amzn.to/3PU5RqE Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo... Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Colossians 3:1-4, 15-17; Philippians 4:4-8 November 26, 2023 preached by Pastor Doug Cooper Download Time of Reflection “The word meditate as used in the Old Testament literally means to murmur or to mutter and, by implication, to talk to oneself. When we meditate on the Scriptures we talk to ourselves about them, turning over in […]

Mary's sorrows are a deep ocean of Catholic Mysticism. Join me as we explore her sorrowful mysteries and see how Mary is the model mystic for Christian Contemplation. For more content on Mary, Mysticism + More join the Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Hey There!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today's podcast is a Monday Meditation.  Monday Meditations will be a second release weekly on Mondays and will feature different focus areas than the Thursday Scripture meditation.Today we'll be focusing on the fact that you have value.   Thomas Merton said "Prayer does not blind us to the world, but it transforms our vision of the world, and makes us see it, all men, and all the history of mankind, in the light of God."  Invite God to give you a new filter in the moments of today.  Let Him transform your day in His light.You can find more information at:thebeingpodcast.comSupport the show

Hey There!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today's podcast is a Monday Meditation.  Monday Meditations will be a second release weekly on Mondays and will feature different focus areas than the Thursday Scripture meditation.Today we'll be focusing on the fact that you have value.   Thomas Merton said "What am I?  I am myself a word spoken by God.  Can God speak a word that does not have any meaning?”  You are made in the image of God, with the breath of God.  You have infinite value.  You have meaning.  Focus on that today.You can find more information at:thebeingpodcast.comSupport the show

Hey There!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today's podcast is a Monday Meditation.  Monday Meditations will be a second release weekly on Mondays and will feature different focus areas than the Thursday Scripture meditation.Today we'll be focusing on letting go of expectations.  Sometimes we hold onto pressure and stress that no one put on us but ourselves.  Sometimes we have to just let go of those expectations.  Life happens.  That's okay. You can find more information at:thebeingpodcast.comSupport the show

Hey There!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today's podcast is a Monday Meditation.  Monday Meditations will be a second release weekly on Mondays and will feature different focus areas than the Thursday Scripture meditation.Today we'll be trying to "fix our thoughts".  Philippians 4:8 calls us to fix our thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.   This week we'll try doing that with a Monday Meditation.  We'll focus on focusing on things you can be grateful for.  Things that are good.You can find more information at:thebeingpodcast.comSupport the show

Hey There!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today's podcast is a Monday Meditation.  Monday Meditations will be a second release weekly on Mondays and will feature different focus areas than the Thursday Scripture meditation.Today we'll be trying to "capture our thoughts".  2 Corinthians 10:5 calls us to take every thought captive, so this week we'll try doing that with a Monday Meditation.  We'll focus on allowing yourself to think, to process, to not chase away your thoughts, but notice them, and then refuse them.You can find more information at:thebeingpodcast.comSupport the show

Arthur Aghajanian, contemplative, essayist, and educator joins the podcast today to discuss Christian contemplation and art! Visual mediums are a beautiful way to explore our relationship with God, to enter into times of prayer and meditation, explore our own story and faith, and feel. Arthur talks art, the place of art in the Church, his […]

Friend and modern contemplative J Randall Ory joins the podcast to discuss the contemplative life. Jason has been a source of wisdom and encouragement for me, and I am so excited to have the opportunity for him to share his story and journey with you here. We talk about what contemplation is in the Christian […]

Over the years many of Thomas Merton's visitors and friends commented on his sense of humour. With the seriousness of his writings this humour can all too easily be overlooked. This presentation will explore Merton's sense of humour from his pre-monastic cartoons, through his correspondence, journal entries and recordings, to the stories told by his friends and brothers. Merton's sense of humor was a way for him to critique the world, humorously warning readers of our propensity to “wear our mitres even to bed” and reminding them of his own need for beer! Paul M. Pearson is Director of the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky and Chief of Research for the Merton Legacy Trust. He is Resident Secretary of the International Thomas Merton Society and served as President for the 10th administration. Paul is a founding member of the Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland. He edited Seeking Paradise: Thomas Merton and the Shakers, A Meeting of Angels: The Correspondence of Thomas Merton with Edward Deming and Faith Andrews, Thomas Merton on Christian Contemplation and, most recently, Beholding Paradise: The Photographs of Thomas Merton.

We recently hear about “doing the work.” All noble aims require a little bit of work. The “work” in The Cloud of Unknowing, the text often cited regarding Christian contemplation and meditation, is undoing the mind. Rather than study concepts of God or debate others about theology or liturgical practices, we drop all of it. We rest our thinking on God's shoulder and abide in that love.

Christine Paintner, online Abbess at the Abbey of the Arts, joins us today to discuss her new book Breath Prayer: An Ancient Practice for the Everyday Sacred. Benedictine oblate and author, Christine takes us into the world of breath prayer including what breath prayers are, the unique blessings of incorporating breath prayer into our daily […]

This lecture was delivered for the Student Leadership Conference on 7/3/2021. For information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the Speaker: Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P. is the Director of the Thomistic Institute at the Angelicum. He did his doctoral studies at Oxford University, and has research interests in metaphysics, Christology, Trinitarian theology, and the theology of grace. His books include The Incarnate Lord, A Thomistic Study in Christology (2015) and The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism (2017). He is co-editor of the academic journal Nova et Vetera and in 2011 was appointed an ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas. In 2019 Fr. White was named a McDonald Agape Foundation Distinguished Scholar.

"When do you feel most alive? When are you most open and connected with a deeper sense of being? When do you fall in love with life and want to turn towards the world with hope and care?Perhaps, like us, your sacred ground is the earth under your feet… your sacred spaces are cathedrals of trees with branches filled with wind and rain, sunlight or stars… your baptismal pools are filled with deep brown river water or the wild and salty sea. Perhaps, like us, you yearn to share this… for spiritual community, for authentic meeting and deep silence with people and with all beings. So, welcome to wild church!"In this podcast, we explore Sam's journey to the founding of the Wild Church and Wild Monastics - how these fulfil the need for deep connection, and where her spiritual activism has taken her since the pandemic began.  Wild Church (including Wild Monastics): https://www.riverdartwildchurch.comWild Wisdom School: https://wildwisdomschool.comWild Spirit Community: https://wildspiritcommunity.com/founder/Blog Post: Returning to the Monastery of the Heart 

Whitney talks to Dr. Cameron Bellm about the hidden world of Christian Contemplation and its role in social activism and reconciliation. Show notes: Find Cameron online at: http://krugthethinker.com References: Shannon K. Evans, "Embracing Weakness", Fr. Greg Boyle, "Tattoos on the Heart", Fr. Richard Rohr, "Universal Christ", Lama Tsultrim Allione, "Women of Wisdom". Rachel Held Evans, "The Year of Biblical Womanhood", Walter Bruggeman, Lisa Sharon Harper, D.L. Mayfield Contact thehiddenworldpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries or more information.

It is James' last meeting with Peter before climbing aboard the island plane and returning to the mainland. Peter begins to advise James on what to expect when Christian meditation has led us into true Christian Contemplation. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 9 appeared first on David Torkington.

It is James’ last meeting with Peter before climbing aboard the island plane and returning to the mainland. Peter begins to advise James on what to expect when Christian meditation has led us into true Christian Contemplation. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 9 appeared first on David Torkington.

Episode 9 –  True Christian Contemplation It is James’ last meeting with Peter before climbing aboard the island plane and returning to the mainland. Peter begins to advise James on what to expect when Christian meditation has led us into Contemplation, true Christian Contemplation. Peter draws on the writings of the two saints that the ... Read more

In this episode, Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin, author of Centering Prayer and the Healing of the Unconscious takes us on a deep dive into the practice of centering prayer. Specifically he addresses a question that often comes his way, "Is centering prayer a truly Christian practice?" The answer is "Yes." Listen in and discover a rich prayer practice that has deep roots in the church and one that can help you grow deeper into the grace and love of God. Pre-order Brian's Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your LIfe https://amzn.to/32NoCCU  Books by Murchadh Ó Madagáin Centering Prayer and Healing of the Unconscious https://amzn.to/3tQoI9i By the Word of Their Testimony: The Journey of a Priest https://amzn.to/3dbCA7U Books recommended by Fr. Murchadh Keating, Invitation to Love: The Way of Christian Contemplation https://amzn.to/3ptQnt5 Mother Teresa, Come Be My Light https://amzn.to/2ZnVUXN Watkins, The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience https://amzn.to/3aqyp6G Connecting with Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin frmurchadh.blogspot.com Also, all masses are live-streamed, if anyone wants to join us online, or hear homilies live/recorded: www.facebook.com/stvincentftmyers.org Connect with Brian Russell: Information about Brian's Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com Brian Russell's Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258 Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases.

Scholar, podcaster, and contemplative practioner Jacob Given comes on to grant us Gnosis about contemplative practice in the Christian tradition. Similar in many ways to meditation (but different too! you’ll find out…) contemplation is a rich and neglected tradition and this ep dives into it, descriptions of the techniques, what it can do to change […]

Episode 7 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC7 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 7 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC7 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 3 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC3 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 1 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition with Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Gallagher introduces us to meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC1 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 2 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post M2 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 4 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothhey Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC4 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothhey Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 5 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC5 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 6 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC6 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 5 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC5 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 6 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC6 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 4 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothhey Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC4 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothhey Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 3 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC3 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 2 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post M2 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 1 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition with Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Gallagher introduces us to meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola's spiritual practice. The post MC1 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Hello!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today we're continuing through Season 3: Prophets!  The prophets spoke truth to God's people.  In many scenarios this is a hard truth of correction or rebuke, but much of it is a call to identity.  While these books are references of a specific message for a specific people, the beauty of scripture is that much of what they are told then are things we need to be reminded of today.  Today we'll be exploring Lamentations 3:25-26___________________________________________Alongside Season 3 we're adding a bunch of extra content for you!  Beginning the first week in July we'll be launching Monday Meditations, which will be a weekly meditation podcast available in addition to a weekly scripture meditation on wednesdays!  We will also be adding a YouTube channel and are proud to announce that we'll be starting a Patreon!Patreon is the best way for you to support the channel and get extra access to things along with special merch and early access!www.patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find links and episode updates at www.thebeingpodcast.comThanks for listening!Lamentations 3:25-26“The Lord is good to those who depend on him,to those who search for him.So it is good to wait quietlyfor salvation from the Lord."Support the show

Hello!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today we're continuing through Season 3: Prophets!  The prophets spoke truth to God's people.  In many scenarios this is a hard truth of correction or rebuke, but much of it is a call to identity.  While these books are references of a specific message for a specific people, the beauty of scripture is that much of what they are told then are things we need to be reminded of today.  Today we'll be exploring Isaiah 44.___________________________________________Alongside Season 3 we're adding a bunch of extra content for you!  Beginning the first week in July we'll be launching Monday Meditations, which will be a weekly meditation podcast available in addition to a weekly scripture meditation on wednesdays!  We will also be adding a YouTube channel and are proud to announce that we'll be starting a Patreon!Patreon is the best way for you to support the channel and get extra access to things along with special merch and early access!www.patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find links and episode updates at www.thebeingpodcast.comThanks for listening!Isaiah 44:21-23“Pay attention, O Jacob,    for you are my servant, O Israel.I, the Lord, made you,    and I will not forget you.I have swept away your sins like a cloud.    I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist.Oh, return to me,    for I have paid the price to set you free.Sing, O heavens, for the Lord has done this wondrous thing.    Shout for joy, O depths of the earth!Break into song,    O mountains and forests and every tree!For the Lord has redeemed Jacob    and is glorified in Israel."Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

Hey There!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today's podcast is a Monday Meditation.  Monday Meditations will be a second release weekly on Mondays and will feature different focus areas than the Wednesday Scripture meditation.You can support this podcast at:patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find more information at:thebeingpodcast.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

Hey There!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today's podcast is a Monday Meditation.  Monday Meditations will be a second release weekly on Mondays and will feature different focus areas than the Wednesday Scripture meditation.Today we'll be trying to be more present.  Life is easy to sprint by sometimes, and it can more challenging but more fulfilling to be completely present in each day.  Today's episode is all about "increasing the you in the room".  No matter how distant or inattentive you are, to bring that back into focus and aware in the "here and now".You can support this podcast at:patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find more information at:thebeingpodcast.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

Hello!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today we're continuing through Season 3: Prophets!  The prophets spoke truth to God's people.  In many scenarios this is a hard truth of correction or rebuke, but much of it is a call to identity.  While these books are references of a specific message for a specific people, the beauty of scripture is that much of what they are told then are things we need to be reminded of today.  Today we'll be exploring Isaiah 40 with our guest Austin Wickum!___________________________________________Alongside Season 3 we're adding a bunch of extra content for you!  Beginning the first week in July we'll be launching Monday Meditations, which will be a weekly meditation podcast available in addition to a weekly scripture meditation on wednesdays!  We will also be adding a YouTube channel and are proud to announce that we'll be starting a Patreon!Patreon is the best way for you to support the channel and get extra access to things along with special merch and early access!www.patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find links and episode updates at www.thebeingpodcast.comThanks for listening!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

Hello!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today we're continuing through Season 3: Prophets!  The prophets spoke truth to God's people.  In many scenarios this is a hard truth of correction or rebuke, but much of it is a call to identity.  While these books are references of a specific message for a specific people, the beauty of scripture is that much of what they are told then are things we need to be reminded of today.  Today we'll be exploring Lamentations 3:22-25 in which the we are reminded that God's love is always present, and his mercies are new every morning.___________________________________________Alongside Season 3 we're adding a bunch of extra content for you!  Beginning the first week in July we'll be launching Monday Meditations, which will be a weekly meditation podcast available in addition to a weekly scripture meditation on wednesdays!  We will also be adding a YouTube channel and are proud to announce that we'll be starting a Patreon!Patreon is the best way for you to support the channel and get extra access to things along with special merch and early access!www.patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find links and episode updates at www.thebeingpodcast.comThanks for listening!Lamentations 3:22-24The faithful love of the Lord never ends!    His mercies never cease.23 Great is his faithfulness;    his mercies begin afresh each morning.24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance;    therefore, I will hope in him!”Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

Hello!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today is the third episode of Season 3: Prophets!  The prophets spoke truth to God's people.  In many scenarios this is a hard truth of correction or rebuke, but much of it is a call to identity.  While these books are references of a specific message for a specific people, the beauty of scripture is that much of what they are told then are things we need to be reminded of today.  Today we'll be exploring Isaiah 43:14-21 in which the God speaks the the new work He is going to do in and through His people.  A new thing that brings refreshment, and water in the desert.___________________________________________Alongside Season 3 we're adding a bunch of extra content for you!  Beginning the first week in July we'll be launching Monday Meditations, which will be a weekly meditation podcast available in addition to a weekly scripture meditation on wednesdays!  We will also be adding a YouTube channel and are proud to announce that we'll be starting a Patreon!Patreon is the best way for you to support the channel and get extra access to things along with special merch and early access!www.patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find links and episode updates at www.thebeingpodcast.comThanks for listening!Isaiah 43:14-21The Lord's Promise of Victory"This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“For your sakes I will send an army against Babylon,    forcing the Babylonians to flee in those ships they are so proud of.I am the Lord, your Holy One,    Israel's Creator and King.I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters,    making a dry path through the sea.I called forth the mighty army of Egypt    with all its chariots and horses.I drew them beneath the waves, and they drowned,    their lives snuffed out like a smoldering candlewick.“But forget all that—    it is nothing compared to what I am going to do.For I am about to do something new.    See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?I will make a pathway through the wilderness.    I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.The wild animals in the fields will thank me,    the jackals and owls, too,    for giving them water in the desert.Yes, I will make rivers in the dry wasteland    so my chosen people can be refreshed.I have made Israel for myself,    and they will someday honor me before the whole world."Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

Hello!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today is the second episode of Season 3: Prophets!  The prophets spoke truth to God's people.  In many scenarios this is a hard truth of correction or rebuke, but much of it is a call to identity.  While these books are references of a specific message for a specific people, the beauty of scripture is that much of what they are told then are things we need to be reminded of today.  Today we'll be exploring Habakkuk 3 in which the people of God are faced with a dire situation.  The writers response is remarkable.___________________________________________Alongside Season 3 we're adding a bunch of extra content for you!  Beginning the first week in July we'll be launching Monday Meditations, which will be a weekly meditation podcast available in addition to a weekly scripture meditation on wednesdays!  We will also be adding a YouTube channel and are proud to announce that we'll be starting a Patreon!Patreon is the best way for you to support the channel and get extra access to things along with special merch and early access!www.patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find links and episode updates at www.thebeingpodcast.comThanks for listening!Habakkuk 3:17-19"Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,    and there are no grapes on the vines;even though the olive crop fails,    and the fields lie empty and barren;even though the flocks die in the fields,    and the cattle barns are empty,yet I will rejoice in the Lord!    I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!The Sovereign Lord is my strength!    He makes me as surefooted as a deer,    able to tread upon the heights."Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

Hello!Welcome to the Being Podcast.  Today is the first episode of Season 3: Prophets!  The prophets spoke truth to God's people.  In many scenarios this is a hard truth of correction or rebuke, but much of it is a call to identity.  While these books are references of a specific message for a specific people, the beauty of scripture is that much of what they are told then are things we need to be reminded of today.  Today we'll be exploring Isaiah 43 which focuses on a call to remember that we are loved, and we are God's people.  He chooses us, and associates Himself with us.___________________________________________Alongside Season 3 we're adding a bunch of extra content for you!  Beginning the first week in July we'll be launching Monday Meditations, which will be a weekly meditation podcast available in addition to a weekly scripture meditation on wednesdays!  We will also be adding a YouTube channel and are proud to announce that we'll be starting a Patreon!Patreon is the best way for you to support the channel and get extra access to things along with special merch and early access!www.patreon.com/beingpodcastYou can find links and episode updates at www.thebeingpodcast.comThanks for listening!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/beingpodcast)

In July at The Well, we had the opportunity to share excerpts from a book we enjoyed and learned from this year. We caught up with Phileena Heuertz, author of Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation, to chat about her journey from justice work to contemplation and the “mixed life” for this episode of the podcast. One of the reasons we were attracted to this book is the number of women we meet who have been formed in their relationships with Phileena and her work in the world and with prayer. We hope you learn from her invitation to contemplation as well. To conclude our summer special at The Well, join us in listening in on our interview with contemplative activist Phileena Heuertz as she offers thoughts on the way she avoids burnout and finds Christ as the source of her strength through contemplative practices. For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women in the Academy and Professions, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wap. Thank you for listening!

“Christian life is not a life divided between times for action and times for contemplation. No. Real social action is a way of contemplation, and real contemplation is the core of social action.” Henri Nouwen Continuing our series on Action & Contemplation, Phileena Heuertz talks about contemplation. How do contemplation and action work together? Why are practices of reflection and contemplative prayer essential to meaningful impact in the world? Phileena Heuertz spent 20 years working as an activist in some of the worlds toughest places. And then she had a crisis of faith. "I really needed a practice that could hold me. Before, it was me holding my faith. But I needed my faith to hold me. I needed to let go. I needed to be held by God." Today, Phileena is a spiritual director and teacher of contemplative prayer. She helps other activists and ministry leaders deepen their relationships with God, discern their unconscious motivations for service and cultivate practices of stillness, silence and solitude.  “Solitude teaches us to be present. Silence teaches us to listen. Stillness teaches us what appropriate engagement looks like.” - Phileena Heuertz Phileena’s new book Mindful Silence examines these three contemplative themes. She asks how we can offer a different kind of presence in the world that activates redemptive impact? Phileena Heuertz is the author of Pilgrimage of the Soul and her new book Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. She is a spiritual director and founding partner of Gravity, a center for contemplative activism in Omaha Nebraska where she lives with her husband Chris. "There are unconscious motivations that drive us into service that may appear to be selfless and altruistic but upon deeper introspective may be self-serving. And it’s that self-serving aspect of activism that perpetuates exploitation of others." - Phileena Heuertz Listen to Part 1 with Kathy Khang. Kathy talks about Action and her new book Raise your Voice: Why we Stay Silent and How to Speak Up!  This Podcast relies on shares & reviews from listeners like you!  Subscribe/Rate/Review Betwixt on iTunes! Learn more about the podcast at betwixtpodcast.com

Phileena Heuertz is a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism and the author of Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. Today, Phileena shares her journey from Bible belt roots to learning from some of the last century's greatest contemplatives. The journey made her confront great suffering, the masks she was wearing, and her own feelings that drove her work. Phileena works as a spiritual director and you will hear her care for those who need a light in the darkness to find themselves in Him. Listen to Phileena's story today! Stories Phileena shared: Growing up as a pastor's kid in the Midwest The assumptions she made about God, herself, and the world living in the Bible belt How witnessing suffering caused her to question God's goodness Realizing that she experienced a lack of love Wrestling with finding herself in Christ The difference between participation with God and trying to be Jesus in the world Realizing some of the masks she was wearing The work she does with the Gravity Center Why she wrote Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation Meeting Thomas Keating Great quotes from Phileena: I had a lot to learn as I made my way out of the Bible belt in the middle of America into a world with great suffering. Jesus is not limited to words on a page. Those words are a gateway to the very living presence that is from the beginning and will be forever and ever. It's that presence that we want to connect with. We have to move from the head to the heart to the body. Resources we mentioned: Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation The Gravity Center for Contemplative Activism Videos for Mindful Silence Step by Step on the Camino episode of Halfway There Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life Are you a Christian podcaster trying to grow your show? I've got great news for you! The first ever, Christian Podcast Summit is happening on June 15, 2019! It's a virtual summit so no need to pay for flights, hotel, rental cars, etc. Just log in and watch from the comfort of your own home, office, or coffee shop. What will we be talking about? Glad you asked! Michael Woodward of JumbleThink on Getting Great Guests Andrew Rappaport on Truth in Podcasting Tracy Winchell on Growing Your Email List Anna Scheller on Using Twitter Party Christel Kurr Taylor on Creating Your Podcast's Media Kit Bryan Entzminger on Steps for Great Audio Eric Nevins (me!) on Streamlining Your Guest Process How do you get access to this summit? Click here for more information. Just click All Access Passes to register. Can't wait to see you there! The post Phileena Heuertz and Christian Contemplation appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Phileena Heuertz is a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism and the author of Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. Today, Phileena shares her journey from Bible belt roots to learning from some of the last century’s greatest contemplatives. The journey made her confront great suffering, the masks she was wearing, […] The post Phileena Heuertz and Christian Contemplation appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Action or contemplation–which is better? This pitting of one against the other has been a long standing debate throughout history. Theologians have often used allegorical depictions of biblical women to illustrate this divide.  Augustine famously used the two wives of Jacob to articulate his preference. He held up Leah as the model of the fruitful activist life. But Rachael was a model of the harder to attain contemplative life. Others set the Biblical sisters Mary against Martha: Mary, who sits as a disciple at the feet of Jesus, is identified with contemplation whilst her sister Martha, who is distracted by her many tasks, represents action. Philosopher Hannah Arendt believed that prior to the Modern Age, contemplation was preferred. But with the technological boom, the Protestant Reformation and the rise of Marxism, action become dominant. Yet, there have always been streams within the contemplative tradition that seek to unite the two for healthy Christian formation. “We need both action and contemplation to have a whole spiritual journey. It doesn’t matter which comes first; action may lead you to contemplation and contemplation may lead you to action.” Fr. Richard Rohr And so, in the next two episodes, I want to elevate two women (without pitting them against one another!) as they illustrate how action and contemplation work together for holistic Christian formation. In today’s episode, activist Kathy Khang talks about action and her latest book Raise your Voice: Why we Stay Silent and How to speak up! Kathy and I talk about why our voices matters, the costs of raising our voices, and the dangers of assimilation. Kathy Khang is a writer, speaker and yoga instructor who has worked in campus ministry for more than twenty years. She is a coauthor of More Than Serving Tea: Asian American Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith. and the author of a new book: Raise Your Voice, which we talk about in this episode. Stay tuned for Part 2 when we speak with Phileena Heuretz about contemplation and her new book: Mindful Silence: The heart of Christian Contemplation. Link: Visit Kathy's website and read her blog at kathykhang.com Follow her on Twitter: @mskathykhang Purchase Raise Your Voice: https://amzn.to/2Mg5u6R Watch the Shalom Chant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D8QjWqe2hU Thanks to Kai Engel for the use of his song Snowfall Special thanks to Julie Tai at Fuller Seminary for the use of the Shalom Chant. You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D8QjWqe2hU

Rest is a production of The Gathering Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation by Phileena Heuertz Written and Hosted by Kelley Weber Produced and Edited by Matthew Moore Original music by Ross Christopher

Phileena is my first repeat guest - she appeared on Episode 4. Along with her husband, Chris Heuertz (guest on Episode 5), she founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, in Omaha, Nebraska. She discovered the need to meld contemplation into an active life, after twenty years serving the poorest of the poor all over the world. People often ask me for recommendations about where to start learning about a contemplative practice. I would add Phileena's new book, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation, to that list! If you're looking for an accessible, practical, yet profound introduction to Christian contemplative practices, this book is the perfect intro! Each chapter walks you into a particular theme of the contemplative life, weaves together personal stories with great teachers from the tradition, and concludes with a description to help you dive into different kinds of practice! She's also created these really cool companion videos for each chapter of the book, which you can rent or purchase through Vimeo.https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mindfulsilence/

Phileena is my first repeat guest - she appeared on Episode 4. Along with her husband, Chris Heuertz (guest on Episode 5), she founded Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism, in Omaha, Nebraska. She discovered the need to meld contemplation into an active life, after twenty years serving the poorest of the poor all over the world. People often ask me for recommendations about where to start learning about a contemplative practice. I would add Phileena's new book, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation, to that list! If you're looking for an accessible, practical, yet profound introduction to Christian contemplative practices, this book is the perfect intro! Each chapter walks you into a particular theme of the contemplative life, weaves together personal stories with great teachers from the tradition, and concludes with a description to help you dive into different kinds of practice! She's also created these really cool companion videos for each chapter of the book, which you can rent or purchase through Vimeo.https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mindfulsilence/

I enter today’s conversation with great anticipation. I’ve recently read Mindful Silence by Phileena Heuertz and cannot wait for you all to learn from her. She’s such a wealth of wisdom and heart. In addition to Mindful Silence, Phileena is the author of Pilgrimage of a Soul and a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. For nearly twenty years she and her husband, Chris, codirected an international nonprofit. As a spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker, retreat guide, and author, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. Phileena also wanted to share this resource with you: This is a rare and vulnerable conversation. Join her as she reflects on the themes of her book, Mindful Silence. Eight, inspiring mini films (10-20 minutes in length) edited by Travis Reed of The Work of the People, accompany each of the eight book chapters. Each video draws you into Phileena's heart, where you discover your own. Let these films support you along the transformational path of contemplative spirituality. Check it out HERE.

Phileena Heuertz is a spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker, retreat guide, and author. She is also a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. On this week’s podcast, we focus on her latest offering, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation.   One thing most of us can... The post Phileena Heuertz-episode 157 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

"I knew all this stuff about God but I was lacking in terms of how much I knew God in my personhood, in my lived experience..."—Phileena Heuertz Episode 68 of Spirituality for Ordinary People features an interview with Phileena Heuertz.  Phileena has spent her life in social justice work among the world’s poor. A member of the New Friar movement, for nearly 20 years she and her husband Chris served with Word Made Flesh in more than 70 countries building community among victims of human trafficking, survivors of HIV and AIDS, abandoned children and child soldiers and war brides. Author, spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker and retreat guide, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. Key Learnings There is a deep connection between Contemplative Spirituality and being socially engaged. Sometimes you have to let your dog out, even when considering the deepest of issues. As one becomes more and more connected to God it implies a greater connection to others. We have inherited an unhealthy expectation of a separation between contemplation and action. We have intellectualized the faith so much and divorced our intellectual beliefs from what difference it makes in our life and in the world around us. Jesus truly lived his spirituality. It wasn't primarily about intellectual beliefs. A lot of us approach happiness externally (e.g. "if I could just get..."). Joy comes when we develop a capacity to live into our best selves in the midst of the real circumstances of life. Things to Think About What can you do in your life to bring together your personal relationship with Jesus and your active engagement in the world? How might contemplative Spiritual practices provide you with tools to bring these together? Do you think you would be willing to try engaging more in contemplative practices? Spiritual Practices Discussed in this Episode Lectio Divina, Breath Prayer, Centering Prayer, Labyrinth, Yoga Links and Resources: Phileena Heuertz's website Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation by Phileena Heuertz Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life by Phileena Heuertz Gravity Center Join others in contributing financially to help pay for hosting and equipment costs.  Follow Spirituality for Ordinary People on Instagram

Today, in one of the last two episodes of this season we talk with author, activist, and spiritual director Phileena Heuertz, author of the new book Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation.Phileena is the author of Pilgrimage of a Soul and a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. For nearly twenty years she and her husband, Chris, codirected an international nonprofit in more than seventy countries, building community among victims of human trafficking, survivors of HIV and AIDS, abandoned children, and child soldiers and war brides.Spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker, retreat guide, and author, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. She has led contemplative retreats for a number of faith communities, including Word Made Flesh, World Vision International, and Compassion International. In addition, she is sought after as a speaker at universities, seminaries, and conferences such as Q, Catalyst, Urbana, and the Center for Action and Contemplation. Phileena was also named an “Outstanding Alumni” by Asbury University and one of Outreach magazine's “30 Emerging Influencers Reshaping Leadership.”

"Phileena writes here with such simple clarity—and easy readability—because she knows she does not need to prove, convict, or defend anything. Mindful Silence contains not just her wisdom but the spiritual wisdom of the ages that is again standing the test of time and showing itself in the fruits of incarnational holiness. It is the great tradition of action and contemplation again showing itself." -Richard Rohr, OFM Eleven years ago I was a work intern at the Center for Action and Contemplation. A season of life that would unknowingly tether me to the contemplative journey. As a work intern, I lived in community with 6 other interns. If that weren’t enough, we were also the guest house for retreatants. One evening as we were settling into our dinner, there was a knock on our door. I hustled over to welcome our unknown guest, who happened to be Phileena Heuertz. Over the course of the meal we would come to learn about Phileena’s work with folks living in poverty and on the margins. She had just completed the pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago, and regaled us with stories of that experience. It was over the course of that meal that I first recognized the depth of Phileena’s being and presence. I’m grateful for my friendship with Phileena and the ways our paths have crossed over the years. Phileena has written a book that will surely find its place in the new contemplative canon, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. In Mindful Silence she weaves her story, contemplative themes and teachers alongside practices, with the invitation always at hand to take another step into greater healing and wholeness by embodying the contemplative way. In our conversation we sink into the themes of Mindful Silence, how her dog Basil has been a contemplative guide, the passing of one of her mentors Fr. Thomas Keating, and how on a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy Phileena had an unexpected experience that continues to impart wisdom into her journey.  Phileena is a founding partner alongside her husband Chris of Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism. A spiritual director, retreat leader, writer, yoga teacher and exactly the type of person you want to find yourself in conversation with. Head over to mindfulsilence.org to learn about Phileena’s book. Get a copy for yourself and a friend. This is the type of book that is resonates when read alone and relished when read alongside fellow travelers.  You can learn more about Phileena Heuertz’s work at mindfulsilence.org, gravitycenter.com and phileena.com You can follow Phileena on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. 

A talk with Phileena Heuertz about her new book, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. You can help us keep this podcast going by donating athttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GK72ULV8X66ZY&source=urlSupport the show (https://contemplativelight.org/)

Episode 2 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post M2 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 3 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC3 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 4 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothhey Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC4 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothhey Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 5 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC5 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 7 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC7 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 1 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition with Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Gallagher introduces us to meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC1 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 6 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Mediation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation - the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. The post MC6 – Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

A prayer for healing, especially from cancer. Uses the illumination of Creation from The Saint John's Bible. Since God created us from nothing, god can re-create us following a devastating illness.

God didn't just create you...He thirsts for you! His heart is bursting with love for you! Yes, you! That is the underlying message of the mystics. It's also the underlying message of one of the best spiritual theologians in the United States. Dr. Anthony Lilles, Academic Dean at St. John's Seminary in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles can illuminate and discuss the interior life unlike anyone else I've heard or met. (You might remember him from episode 3.) His new book is Fire From Above: Christian Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom...and it's awesome. He is so steeped in the rich mystical tradition of spiritual giants like John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity, that the power of their message almost bursts out of him. To be perfectly honest, I had something totally different in mind when I contacted Anthony to come on show. But then the Holy Spirit took over. Here's where He led the conversation: The mystical relationship between martyrdom and contemplation (inspired by the 21 young men martyred by Islamic militants in Libya) A deeper look into the mystical definition of contemplation The 3 essential elements of humanity every spirituality has to deal with (but only Christianity does) How forgiveness and the wounds of sin are related to contemplative prayer Why the Blessed Virgin is a key to a deep life of contemplation This is one of the most enjoyable conversations I've ever had on the show because it cuts right to the heart of what the mystical life is all about. It cuts to the heart of what our life is meant to be! Enjoy and God bless! Matthew P.S. Don't just listen to us talk about it. Do it! Grab your FREE copy of my quick guide to deeper prayer 8 Ways To Jumpstart Your Prayer Life! It's an easy step-by-step guide to help you rocket to God!       Don't miss a show! Subscribe to The Art of Catholic by clicking this link and then clicking "View in iTunes" under the picture and then "Subscribe"!  Love the show and want more people to hear the Catholic faith? Leave a review by clicking here and then the "View in iTunes" button under my picture. This pushes the show up the rankings and puts it in front of more people. Android user? You can listen to The Art of Catholic on the Beyond Pod app from the Google Play Store. Want to tour Catholic Europe's most beautiful holy sites? Join Matthew on a  St. Paul Center pilgrimage to Fatima, Spain, Lourdes, and other amazing holy sites this October 23rd to November 1st. Click here for details.