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Introducing our 2009 Meditation Practicum (part 2)
In 2009, NRCC is embarking on a one-year experiment in integrating the ancient Christian contemplative practices into our lives. This “Meditation Practicum” will be three 11-week sessions of learning, practicing, and supporting one another. Today’s message gives some introductory practicum to our experiment. It’s worth a listen even if you’re not at NRCC. Continue reading
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Tagged 3 levels of consciousness, cataphatic/apophatic, Christian Meditation, Church history, human nature, lectio divina, Meditation Practicum, prayer, spiritual wellness, true/false self
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Introducing our 2009 Meditation Practicum (part 1)
In 2009, NRCC is embarking on a one-year experiment in integrating the ancient Christian contemplative practices into our lives. This “Meditation Practicum” will be three 11-week sessions of learning, practicing, and supporting one another. Today’s message gives some context to our experiment. It’s worth a listen even if you’re not at NRCC. Continue reading
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Tagged 3 levels of consciousness, cataphatic/apophatic, Christian Meditation, Church history, lectio divina, Meditation Practicum, prayer, spiritual wellness
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The Ancient Christian Practice of Spiritual Reading: "Contemplatio" (part 4)
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The Ancient Christian Practice of Spiritual Reading: "Contemplatio" (part 3)
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The Ancient Christian Practice of Spiritual Reading: "Contemplatio" (part 2)
by Doug Hammack Add synopsis [Download MP3]
The Ancient Christian Practice of Spiritual Reading: "Contemplatio" (part 1)
by Doug Hammack Add synopsis [Download MP3]