Different Kinds of Personal Prayer: Sometimes we pray in silence, sometimes with words (formal and spontaneous). Sometimes we pray briefly, sometimes longer. Sometimes it seems our minds wander endlessly, despite our efforts. When are we meditating, and when contemplating? Should we strive for centering prayer, or for de-centering prayer? When are we praising, adoring, thanking, interceding, and seeking forgiveness? Is love a form of prayer, and are any prayers really prayers without it? Are there “higher” or “better” forms of prayer? Is there such a thing as “private” prayer? Do we have our own favorite form of prayer? Should we? And, how do these kinds of prayer reflect the template of the Lord’s Prayer, and put it into action? “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5:17), says St. Paul. Really? The Eastern Church praises the “Jesus Prayer.” What is that? What about the rosary, and different kinds of rosaries?
Sunday, Sept. 19, 9:00 am in person, 11:30 zoom