Instead of a reflection or conceptual teaching, today, we offer a chant recorded by Christine Luna Munger and Contemplative Body member Bill Brand. We invite you to chant along with the recording, to incorporate the chant into your personal prayer practice this week, or simply to listen.
An Exercise: Soft Gaze, Sleepy Mind
Throughout 2021, prior to our weekly sits at the Episcopal House of Prayer, we introduce short, practical exercises. These exercises intend to complement regular prayer practice—that is, their content and form will focus on building up the prayer muscles that support contemplative prayer. Each exercise is repeated for three to four weeks at a time… Read more
Topics:
Contemplative Practice
An Exercise: Use of Breath to Support Contemplative Postures (spaciousness, suppleness, surrender)
Throughout 2021, prior to our weekly sits at the Episcopal House of Prayer, we introduce short, practical exercises. These exercises intend to complement regular prayer practice—that is, their content and form will focus on building up the prayer muscles that support contemplative prayer. Each exercise is repeated for three to four weeks at a time… Read more
Topics:
Contemplative Practice