Eucharistic Contemplation
Anthony Lilles
August 23, 2021
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The Eucharist, the sacred banquet, is a mystery that evokes a certain kind of contemplation.
Contemplative Theology and Highest Wisdom
Anthony Lilles
February 29, 2020
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Dr. Anthony Lilles explains that “true wisdom requires an encounter with the Lord that humbles the intellect and holds every thought captive.”
Contrast and Compare: Contemplation and its Counterfeit
David Torkington
February 22, 2020
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David Torkington expounds on the difference between authentic Christian contemplation and its counterfeits.
To Contemplate and Share the Fruits of Contemplation: Part 59 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
November 23, 2019
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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.
How to Pray in Mystical Contemplation, Part 2: Mini-Course on Prayer Part 51
David Torkington
September 28, 2019
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One small verse repeated from the heart can be a lifeline for a soul in the Night. David Torkington reveals a secret of the saints.
“I am a Contemplative”
Dan Burke
September 17, 2019
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What’s wrong with the phrase “I am a contemplative?” Dan Burke explains.
The Interior Castle: Part 43 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
June 15, 2019
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David Torkington explains how The Interior Castle helped him to understand his early experiences of mystical prayer.
From Darkness to Light: Part 42 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
June 8, 2019
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David Torkington expounds on his discovery of St. John of the Cross, the experience of dark contemplation, and a new, gradual dawning in prayer.
Contemplation: A Powerhouse for Authentic Renewal
Anthony Lilles
June 2, 2019
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Contemplative prayer is the powerhouse for the renewal of not only the human heart, but the entire Church, Anthony Lilles reflects.
The Beginning of Contemplation: Part 39 Mini-Course on Prayer
David Torkington
May 18, 2019
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David Torkington encourages us to persevere in prayer, even in the dry times, for that is the only path into contemplation.
