“Listen in silence because if your heart is full of other things you cannot hear the voice of God” – Mother Teresa
Contemplative prayer practice incorporates some degree of solitude, silence and stillness. To support your journey in contemplative spirituality, we encourage you to explore these nine practices. Each one will vary in its degree of solitude, silence and stillness. Click on each practice to learn more about its history, methodology and impact.
Be Still
We learned this simple prayer of being from Fr. Richard Rohr. The text comes from Psalm 46:10 …
Breath Prayer
Breath prayer is an ancient Christian prayer practice dating back to at least the sixth century…
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is a modernized prayer method based on the intuitive prayer rooted in Lectio Divina.
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina, meaning “divine reading” or “sacred reading” is an ancient practice of praying the Scriptures…
Spiritual Direction
A spiritual director is a discerning guide bearing witness to your experience of God, helping you deepen your connection with the Divine.
Welcoming Prayer
The Welcoming Prayer is a method of actively letting go of thoughts and feelings that support the false-self system.
