Meditations

Video Series: What the Lord Requires

March 28, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Through lectio divina, sacred reading, we will reflect on what the Lord requires of us as we journey not only through Lent but through life.

Video Series: Can You Drink the Cup?

March 21, 2022

by Kathy Keary
Today we delve into our response to Jesus’ question: "Can you drink the cup?” We find that the cup is not only a personal cup but a universal, communal cup containing both joy and sorrow.

Video Series: Embracing the Cross through Dance

March 14, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Today we will explore expressing deep emotions through the power of dance as we hold the people of Ukraine in our hearts.

Video Series: Embracing the Cross through Art

March 8, 2022

We continue our exploration of contemplative practices today by exploring embracing the Cross through art as we pray for the people of Ukraine.

Video Series: Savoring Our Response to Beauty

February 28, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Enjoy a meditative experience where we are not only present to the beauty before us as we watch an awesome music video, but also we are invited to savor how it is to be present to such beauty.

Video Series: Prayer of Silence: Using Touch to Recenter

February 21, 2022

“With regular practice of silence, slowly something opens and deepens in you and eventually this state abides and endures. Then, when you face reality, you experience equanimity: a sense of centeredness, peaceful and present with whatever comes and goes.” ~ Jamal Rahman

Video Series: Prayer of Silence: Using a Mantra to Center Ourselves

February 14, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Through the prayer of silence, we become aware of an inner spaciousness – a stillness – a calm center. Eckhart Tolle asserts: “It is the kingdom of heaven that Jesus pointed to, which is within you, here and now.”

Video Series: Prayer of Silence: Focusing on Stillness to Recenter

February 7, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Today we will focus on our stillness as a way to recenter ourselves when we become attached to a distraction while engaged in the prayer of silence.

Video Series: Prayer of Silence: Using an Image to Recenter

February 1, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Mirabai Starr speaks of moments of grace interspersed among distractions in the prayer of silence stating that “if you were to string these together you would have a strand of contemplative jewels that make your life richer, deeper.”

Video series: Prayer of Silence: Using a Sacred Word to Recenter

January 24, 2022

By Kathy Keary
Distractions while engaged in silent prayer can be discouraging even though we all experience it. Using a sacred word to return to the stillness can be helpful.

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