Weekly Contemplative Prayer Groups
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It can be difficult to start and sustain a daily practice of meditation. Meeting for contemplative prayer in the support of a group is the best way to support a home practice.
ONLINE PRAYER GROUPS: (CONTACT THE FACILITATOR FOR THE ZOOM INVITATION) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 8:30AM, Rich Wolf, [email protected] TUESDAY 8:30 AM, Kathy Aman, [email protected] TUESDAY 7:00 PM, Rich Wolf, [email protected], Centering Prayer and 12 Step Spirituality THURSDAY 9:00 AM, John Bindhammer, [email protected] THURSDAY 4:30PM, Rich Wolf, [email protected], Good Shepherd Church. SATURDAY 9:00 AM, Rich Wolf, [email protected] (HYBRID) St. Joseph University Parish Library, Main Street, Buffalo. IN-PERSON PRAYER GROUPS: (CONTACT THE FACILITATOR TO CONFIRM MEETING) MONDAY 7:30 - 9:00 PM, Joe Farell, [email protected], Our Lady of the Sacred Heart chapel. THURSDAY 9:00 AM, Dan Brown, [email protected], St. John's Grace Episcopal Church, Buffalo, NY. SATURDAY 8:30 AM, Joe Farrell, [email protected], Our Lady of the Sacred Heart chapel, THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. SATURDAY 9:30 AM, DANIEL BROWN, [email protected], St. John's Grace Episcopal Church, Buffalo, NY. FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. |
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What to Expect at a GroupEach group has a unique structure depending on the facilitator's leading style. Most groups have some form of teaching and reading, twenty minutes of silent prayer and often some form of dialogue or group sharing.
If you are new to meditation and contemplative prayer, no problem. It can be difficult to sit still for twenty minutes, but after some time you may find it to be a true source of spiritual life. |
The Essence of Faith Sharing- 5 Principles from Contemplative Outreach
When we gather to share before or after our contemplative prayer practice, we adhere to the following guidelines:
1. FAITH SHARING is not a theological discussion, no speeches, homilies, or dissertations are
required. It is not an information model.
2. FAITH SHARING is not an answer to anyone's problems; nor is it a place to vent frustration. It is not a therapeutic model.
3. FAITH SHARING is my experience of God in my personal history or journey of life. It is a mystery model.
4. FAITH SHARING is living in the messiness and vulnerability of life; sharing the joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears of the human journey and God's faithfulness in that journey.
5. FAITH SHARING requires reverential listening in prayerful silence, “my experience" is the content and “my experience” is not discussable or debatable.
1. FAITH SHARING is not a theological discussion, no speeches, homilies, or dissertations are
required. It is not an information model.
2. FAITH SHARING is not an answer to anyone's problems; nor is it a place to vent frustration. It is not a therapeutic model.
3. FAITH SHARING is my experience of God in my personal history or journey of life. It is a mystery model.
4. FAITH SHARING is living in the messiness and vulnerability of life; sharing the joys, sorrows, hopes, and fears of the human journey and God's faithfulness in that journey.
5. FAITH SHARING requires reverential listening in prayerful silence, “my experience" is the content and “my experience” is not discussable or debatable.
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