“Why do Christians need better conversations about contemplative prayer? This is because Christians have a special mission in the shipwreck of atheistic materialism.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
“In contemplative prayer one does not so much approach God, but is approached by God.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Contemplation invites us to an intimacy with God that transcends our senses and is, therefore, beyond words, ideas, and images.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“How necessary then is this deep listening. Without it, we miss God. We miss our vocations. And we miss the intimacy and the depth to which He is calling each one of us.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
“Receptivity to God’s love and returning that love is the great work of our lives.” – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock
Dan Burke explains Lectio Divina.
The Eucharist, the sacred banquet, is a mystery that evokes a certain kind of contemplation.
Dr. Anthony Lilles explains that “true wisdom requires an encounter with the Lord that humbles the intellect and holds every thought captive.”
David Torkington expounds on the difference between authentic Christian contemplation and its counterfeits.
If reforms had renewed the practice and teaching of authentic prayer, it could have saved the Church much misunderstanding and grief. David Torkington shares his own experience and illustrates that for us, at least, it is not too late.
