Christian Meditation
Meditation is an ancient form of contemplative prayer that seeks the Divine Presence in the silence and stillness beyond word and thought.
This ancient form of Christian meditation was taught by St John Cassian (ca. 360-435). In modern times, a Benedictine monk, John Main (1926-1962) rediscovered this ancient prayer tradition for contemporary men and women. He saw how powerfully this discipline deals with the distractions that inevitably fill the mind, most obviously at times of prayer, but at other times as well. In this world of concentrated busyness, meditation offers a chance to be still, refresh and heal. Meditation is the most contemporary expression of and answer to the tremendous spiritual hunger that so characterizes our time. Today, there are over 800 Christian Meditation groups around the world.
A typical one hour meditation meeting includes quiet music, a short recorded talk on meditation, usually by John Main or his successor, Fr Laurence Freeman, 25 minutes of silent meditation and a question and answer period, as required. The hour opens and closes with a short set prayer. Meetings are always offered at no charge.
While the 5-10 minute recorded meditation talk is always ecumenical in character, Christian Meditation is open to anyone. There is absolutely no intent or desire to change anyone’s tradition or beliefs. In particular, Christian Meditation can be characterized as spiritual rather than religious in nature.
The Christian Meditation group meets regularly through the year, with the exception of Lent, where participation in the mid-week liturgy is encouraged.
Wednesdays
1:30 - 2:30
Meditation is an ancient form of contemplative prayer that seeks the Divine Presence in the silence and stillness beyond word and thought.
This ancient form of Christian meditation was taught by St John Cassian (ca. 360-435). In modern times, a Benedictine monk, John Main (1926-1962) rediscovered this ancient prayer tradition for contemporary men and women. He saw how powerfully this discipline deals with the distractions that inevitably fill the mind, most obviously at times of prayer, but at other times as well. In this world of concentrated busyness, meditation offers a chance to be still, refresh and heal. Meditation is the most contemporary expression of and answer to the tremendous spiritual hunger that so characterizes our time. Today, there are over 800 Christian Meditation groups around the world.
A typical one hour meditation meeting includes quiet music, a short recorded talk on meditation, usually by John Main or his successor, Fr Laurence Freeman, 25 minutes of silent meditation and a question and answer period, as required. The hour opens and closes with a short set prayer. Meetings are always offered at no charge.
While the 5-10 minute recorded meditation talk is always ecumenical in character, Christian Meditation is open to anyone. There is absolutely no intent or desire to change anyone’s tradition or beliefs. In particular, Christian Meditation can be characterized as spiritual rather than religious in nature.
The Christian Meditation group meets regularly through the year, with the exception of Lent, where participation in the mid-week liturgy is encouraged.
Wednesdays
1:30 - 2:30
