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In today’s meditaiton we look at Matthew 9:27-30, NIV. Two men, who are blind, pursue Jesus, asking for mercy. He asks them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” and then says: “According to your faith, let it be done to you” The two receive their sight. I’ll be honest and say this is a slightly uncomfortable exchange for me. It raises all sorts of questions about unanswered prayers. Having said that, it also led me to reflect on the tone of our faith, how we can ‘believe’ or request in prayer with a spirit of control, threat and demand or alternatively with a spirit of surrender, openness and curiosity. My thoughts are still forming. I will be interested to hear where this meditation takes you. BLESSINGS AS ALWAYS L Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy’s weekly newsletter “The Contemplative Window [http://eepurl.com/hkbDFP]” or join our Facebook grouphere [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1905953786386080/] Support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, orby [http://ko-fi.com/contemplativeathome]becoming a member [http://ko-fi.com/contemplativeathome] for just a few $ or £ per month. Thank you so much! Further detailswww.contemplativeathome.com [http://www.contemplativeathome.com/]. All music byPete Hatch [http://instagram.com/brother.boost]. The post Questions Jesus Asked: Do you believe that I am able? [http://contemplativeathome.com/questions-jesus-asked-do-you-believe-that-i-am-able/] appeared first on contemplative at home [http://contemplativeathome.com].

Happy September, friends. I hope this finds you well. I’m really excited for our next series of episodes, exploring Questions Jesus Asked. This series was suggested by my dear Spiritual Companion, Tina Lamb. (You may remember that Tina brought us the Sunday poems during the first pandemic year.) In this first episode we explore John 1:35-39 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201&version=NIV], When John the Baptist’s disciples follow Jesus, and Jesus asks them “What are you seeking?” Can you allow Jesus to ask you, “What are you seeking?” Thank you so much for inviting me into your precious moments of meditation. It is an honour to be here with you. NB!!! : My children have a delightful party piece where they imitate me, my eyes half closed and my dreamiest meditation voice crooning “may you open your heart to the peaceful love of God”… then abruptly turn around to shout in a very angry voice “BOYS!! SHUT!! UP!! I’M RECORDING!!!” This is not entirely accurate. “Shut up” is not something I generally say to anyone… 😆 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f606.png] However, there was a very animated online game going on downstairs whilst I recorded this (aghhh!) and while I’ve managed to edit most of the outbursts out of the background, there may be one or two which escaped. May they amuse you. And may your meditation be such that ambient noises do not ruffle you. May we grow together! Blessings, all. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy’s weekly newsletter “The Contemplative Window [http://eepurl.com/hkbDFP]” or join our Facebook grouphere [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1905953786386080/]. Support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, orby becoming a member [https://ko-fi.com/Manage/Index] for just a few $ or £ per month. Thank you so much! Further detailswww.contemplativeathome.com [http://www.contemplativeathome.com/]. All music byPete Hatch [http://instagram.com/brother.boost]. The post Questions Jesus Asked: What are you Seeking? [http://contemplativeathome.com/questions-jesus-asked-what-are-you-seeking/] appeared first on contemplative at home [http://contemplativeathome.com].

A Centering Prayer meditation, with three minutes of silence, concluding with an Anglican collect [https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/daily-prayer/collects-and-suggested]. In centering prayer [https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org], we use a sacred word to gently hold our attention on the loving gaze of God. You are invited to find a word that comes naturally to you. This might be a name by which you address the Holy, a state such as love, peace, joy, or a short phrase such as “here I am” or “be still and know that I am God.” You are invited to settle on your phrase and then to stay with it for the duration of your meditation. Blessings as you pray, dear ones. Collect: O God, whose beauty is beyond our imagining and whose power we cannot comprehend: show us your glory as far as we can grasp it, and shield us from knowing more than we can bear until we may look upon you without fear; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy’s weekly newsletter “The Contemplative Window [http://eepurl.com/hkbDFP]” or join our Facebook grouphere [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1905953786386080/] Support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, orby [http://ko-fi.com/contemplativeathome]becoming a member [http://ko-fi.com/contemplativeathome]for just a few $ or £ per month. Thank you so much! Further detailswww.contemplativeathome.com [http://www.contemplativeathome.com/]. All music byPete Hatch [http://instagram.com/brother.boost]. The post Centering Prayer: 3 minute silence [http://contemplativeathome.com/centering-prayer-3-minute-silence/] appeared first on contemplative at home [http://contemplativeathome.com].

In this Centering Prayer practice, we observe six minutes of silence together, and close our prayer with the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation [https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/reconciliation/reconciliation-ministry]. In centering prayer [https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org], we use a sacred word to gently hold our attention on the loving gaze of God. You are invited to find a word that comes naturally to you. This might be a name by which you address the Holy, a state such as love, peace, joy, or a short phrase such as “here I am” or “be still and know that I am God.” You are invited to settle on your phrase and then to stay with it for the duration of your meditation. Blessings as you pray. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy’s weekly newsletter “The Contemplative Window [http://eepurl.com/hkbDFP]” or join our Facebook grouphere [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1905953786386080/] Support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, orby [http://ko-fi.com/contemplativeathome]becoming a member for just a few $ or £ per month. Thank you so much! Further detailswww.contemplativeathome.com [http://www.contemplativeathome.com/]. Meditation bell by steaq on freesound.org [http://freesound.org] All music byPete Hatch [http://instagram.com/brother.boost]. The post Centering Prayer: 6 minute silence [http://contemplativeathome.com/centering-prayer-6-minute-silence/] appeared first on contemplative at home [http://contemplativeathome.com].

A centering prayer meditation with 10 minutes of silence, and closing with a Gaelic blessing. In centering prayer, we use a sacred word to gently hold our attention on the loving gaze of God. You are invited to find a word that comes naturally to you. This might be a name by which you address the Holy, a state such as love, peace, joy, or a short phrase such as “here I am” or “be still and know that I am God.” You are invited to settle on your phrase and then to stay with it for the duration of your meditation. For more on centering prayer, see https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org. Gaelic Blessing for our closing prayer today: Deep peace of the running wave to you Deep peace of the flowing air to you Deep peace of the quiet earth to you Deep peace of the shining stars to you Deep peace of the gentle night to you Moon and stars pour healing light on you Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you Deep peace of Christ to you Amen. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality, and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy’s weekly newsletter “The Contemplative Window [http://eepurl.com/hkbDFP]” or join our Facebook grouphere [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1905953786386080/] Support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, orwith a one-off or regular donation [http://ko-fi.com/contemplativeathome]. Thank you so much! Further details atwww.contemplativeathome.com [http://www.contemplativeathome.com/]. Meditation bell by steaq at freesound.org [https://freesound.org/people/steaq/sounds/346328/] All music byPete Hatch [http://instagram.com/brother.boost]. The post Centering Prayer: 10 minute silence [http://contemplativeathome.com/centering-prayer-10-minute-silence/] appeared first on contemplative at home [http://contemplativeathome.com].