Meditation: A Way of Christian Prayer
Meditation is a universal spiritual practice that guides us into prayer. It brings us to silence, stillness, and simplicity. The rich Christian mystical tradition calls us to go to the depths, to contemplative prayer, where the spirit of the Divine is praying in our hearts. This fall, Wisdom Ways offers classes to learn more about Christian meditation as taught by John Main, OSB; regular times for meditating with others; and days of meditation to deepen our contemplative prayer practice.
Presenters for the meditation sessions: Deborah Chernick, a CSJ Consociate, is a financial management consultant for nonprofits. She holds masters degrees in science and business administration and has studied and practiced meditation for many years. Deborah is also on the board of the Trust for the Meditation Process.
Susan Oeffling, CSJ, a spiritual director and group facilitator, has practiced meditation for years. With masters degrees in theology and counseling, she completed her education as a spiritual director through the Center for Spiritual Guidance Program. Both Deborah and Susan participated in a World Community for Christian Meditation workshop on the Essential Teachings of John Main, OSB.
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Contemplative prayer/sitting meditation offers a time to sit in silent meditation with others. The time includes a short reading/teaching and one 25 minute meditation. Open to all
WHEN: Three options available:
- Weekly: Tuesday evenings, beginning September 15, 7-7:35 pm
- Monthly: First Friday, October 2, November 6, and December 4, 7:30-8 am
- Monthly: First Saturday, October 3, November 7, and December 5, 8:45-10 am. Saturday mornings include a short reading/teaching, two 25 minute sitting meditations, and walking meditation.
WHERE: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul
COST: No cost, no registration |
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During four sessions we will explore Christian meditation as a way of prayer, the roots of meditation in the Christian tradition, how to meditate, and the psychological stages of meditation. Each session will include a period of meditation.
WHEN: Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, and November 4, 7-9 pm
WHERE: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul
COST: $55 
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Days of Contemplative Prayer
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Two days of contemplative prayer/sitting
meditation offer a time to deepen our existing practice. Spend a day in
prayer and silence. The day includes six sitting meditations, walking
meditations, a teaching, chanting, and mindful movements. Limited to 25.
WHEN: Saturdays, October 24 and December 12, registration at 8:30 a.m., meditation from 8:45 am-3:15 pm
WHERE: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul COST: $30 each day, includes lunch
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