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one's life and the relationship with the rest of creation. It is followed by a week of meditation about sin and its consequences. Next comes a period of meditating on the events of the life of Jesus, and another for thinking about his suffering and death. The final week is to experience the joy of the resurrection, and in conclusion to reflect on God's love and the response of love for God.
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that salvation only comes from "God that hath mercy". The path to salvation in
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she wrote: "It is called recollection because the soul collects together all the faculties and enters within itself to be with God". She would use devices such as short readings, a scene of natural beauty or a religious statue or picture to remind her to keep her focus. She wrote that in due course,
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Christian metaphysics. It does not objectively explain what the practitioner of meditation actually does when meditating. Are these reflections on aspects of Christian metaphysics discursive thoughts and reasoning or non-discursive inner visualizations? What
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In hesychasm, the Jesus prayer, consisting of the phrase: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me" is repeated either for a set period of time or a set number of times. Hesychasm is contrasted with the more mental or imaginative forms of
Christian meditation in which a person is encouraged
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Christian meditation are crucial, not merely for showing its distinctiveness, but for guiding its practice. The first is that Christian meditation is grounded in the Bible. Because the God of the Bible is a personal God who speaks in words of revelation, Christian
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in Indian teachings. Unlike eastern meditations, most styles of
Christian meditations are intended to stimulate thought and deepen meaning. Christian meditation aims to heighten the personal relationship based on the love of God that marks Christian communion. According to Clowney it is the search
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Additionally, Kyeongil Jung writes of his own personal journey to find peace, or liberation from suffering, as he is consistent and engaged in both
Christianity and Buddhism. Jung paints this complex scene in which it is possible to find liberation through these two religious paths, yet there are
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encourages meditation as a form of prayer: "Meditation is above all a quest. The mind seeks to understand the why and how of the
Christian life, in order to adhere and respond to what the Lord is asking" (Catechism section # 2705) and that Christians owe it to themselves to develop the desire to
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The exercises are intended as notes to guide a spiritual director who is leading someone else through an experience of
Christian meditation. The entire experience takes about 30 days and often involves a daily interview with the director. The process begins with a consideration of the purpose of
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characterized the goal of Christian meditation as follows: "The true end of Christian meditation is practically the same as the end of liturgical prayer and the reception of the sacraments: a deeper union by grace and charity with the Incarnate Word, who is the only Mediator between God and man,
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nature of Christian meditation. The letter warned that euphoric states obtained through Eastern meditation should not be confused with prayer or assumed to be signs of the presence of God, a state that should always result in loving service to others. Without these truths, the letter said,
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affirmed this belief within the Protestant tradition and wrote: "The Spirit has taught us in meditation to ponder its message, to put aside, if we will, the responsibility of preparing the message we've got to give. Just trust God for that." In the 20th century,
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By meditation I mean prolonged reasoning with the understanding, in this way. We begin by thinking of the favor which God bestowed upon us by giving us His only Son; and we do not stop there but proceed to consider the mysteries of His whole glorious life.
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mysticism. Her starting point was the practice of "recollection", i.e. keeping the senses and the intellect in check and not allowing them to stray. In her meditations, one generally restricts attention to a single subject, principally the love of God. In
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the Other, with a capital "O": the transcendent encounter with God...That is, meditating means going – guided by a phrase from the Scripture, from a word – to the encounter with Jesus within us...And in this way, only in this way, can we find ourselves."
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use the word 'prayer' quite frequently as they even direct their prayers to being separate from themselves. Gross discusses the similarities in the way Christian prayers are also used as petitions, pleading for some sort of action or emotion from
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and other Christian mystics, Merton found many parallels between the language of these Christian mystics and the language of Zen philosophy. This said, Merton felt non-Christian religions had little or nothing to contribute in terms of doctrine.
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to imagine or think of events from the life of Jesus or sayings from the Gospel. Sometimes hesychasm has been compared to the meditative techniques of oriental religions and it is possible that there were interactions between Hesychasts and
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The exercises often involve imagery in which one enters a biblical scene. For example, the practitioner is encouraged to visualize and meditate upon scenes from the life of Christ, at times asking questions from Christ on the cross, during
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The vistas of God's Word unfold to the meditating Christian solely through the gift of the Divine Spirit. How could we understand what is within God and is disclosed to us except through the Spirit of God who is communicated to us?
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During the 18th and early 19th centuries, some components of meditation had started to be de-emphasized in some branches of Western Christianity. The early 20th century broguht a revival and books and articles on approaches such as
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1673:, school, or individual. Some even believe that meditation and prayer can mean the same thing. Scholar, Rita Gross notes in her article "Meditation and Prayer: A Comparative Inquiry", that there is an incorrect stereotype that
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emphasis on rationality and concepts. Eastern traditions, for Merton, were mostly untainted by this type of thinking and thus had much to offer in terms of how to think of and understand oneself. Having studied the
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and historical figures have followed and presented specific approaches to Christian meditation. Both Eastern and Western Christian teachings have emphasized the use of meditation as an element in increasing one's
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St. Theresa viewed Christian meditation as the first of four steps in achieving "union with God", and used the analogy of watering the garden. She compared basic meditation to watering a garden with a bucket,
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is considered by most to be the founder of the hesychastic approach to prayer. This tradition uses a special posture and breathing rituals, accompanied by the repetition of a short prayer (traditionally the
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continued the tradition of Guigo II and taught the four stages of Lectio Divina. By the 19th century the importance of biblical meditation had also been firmly established in the
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involve meditation on a mystery in the life of Jesus and are based on the faith that "God is within", a truth that Teresa said she learned from
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for wisdom, not ecstasy, that marks the path of Christian meditation, a wisdom sought in the "Christ of Scripture and the Scripture of Christ".
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the mind naturally learns to maintain focus on God almost effortlessly.
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which emphasized meditation's movement in the depth of the human heart.
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part, one focuses on a specific topic, e.g. a passage from the Bible.
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Aleteia — Catholic Spirituality, Lifestyle, World News, and Culture
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A history of Christian spirituality: an analytical introduction
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part, one places oneself in the presence of God and asks the
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stated that Christian meditation involves the action of the
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which she studied. Teresa's contemporary and collaborator,
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and movement are both synonymous and cyclical in practice.
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4509:"Meditation is more than a self-help trend, explains Pope"
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3492:"Trying to Reconcile the Ways of the Vatican and the East"
2068:, contain numerous meditative exercises. To this day, the
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explained the context of Christian meditation as follows:
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Orthodox Church: Its Past and Its Role in the World Today
2423:", which she had composed during Eucharistic meditation.
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one may decide to visit someone sick and be kind to them.
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found evidence of mystical experience in the writings of
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Another article regarding the comparison of Buddhist and
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Catholicism in dialogue: conversations across traditions
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monk who died late in the 12th century. Guigo II's book
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The Teaching of Christ: A Catholic Catechism for Adults
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Reading to live: the evolving practice of Lectio divina
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Solitary Explorer: Thomas Merton's Transforming Journey
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3457:
EWTN: Letter on certain aspects of Christian meditation
2997:
This Is Your Mother: The Scriptural Roots of the Rosary
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kind of actions is the mind performing when meditating?
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Christian Meditation: Experiencing the Presence of God
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in the East. Hesychasm involves the repetition of the
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Beads and Prayers: The Rosary in History and Devotion
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3675:"Just Peace: A Buddhist-Christian Path to Liberation"
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Meditationi del Rosario della Gloriosa Maria Virgine
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The methods of "methodical prayer" as taught by the
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2904:
Teaching World Civilization with Joy and Enthusiasm
2801:by Erwin Fahlbusch, Geoffrey William Bromiley 2003
4905:An introduction to the Christian Orthodox churches
4597:by Saint Thérèse (de Lisieux), Alan Bancroft 2001
3964:
2987:
2042:prayer and meditation continues to be used in the
1642:gives an overview of many styles of meditation in
4577:by Pierre Descouvemont, Helmuth Nils Loose, 1996
4149:Christian spirituality: themes from the tradition
3994:The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
3850:Christian spirituality: themes from the tradition
3728:Christian spirituality: themes from the tradition
3167:by Christine Valters Paintner, Lucy Wynkoop 2008
2681:
2435:Eucharist: True Jewel of Eucharistic Spirituality
1635:, can degenerate into a form of self-absorption.
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4812:The Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity
2839:Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition
4506:
4253:Teresa, a woman: a biography of Teresa of Avila
3483:
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1979:In 1965, one of the principal documents of the
4151:by Lawrence S. Cunningham, Keith J. Egan 1996
3852:by Lawrence S. Cunningham, Keith J. Egan 1996
3730:by Lawrence S. Cunningham, Keith J. Egan 1996
3565:"Meditation and Prayer: A Comparative Inquiry"
2658:Meditations On The Mysteries Of Our Holy Faith
2546:in Greece, and continues to the present. St.
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4544:The Eucharistic Meditations of the Curé d'Ars
3958:Address at the 40th anniversary of DEI VERBUM
2706:Prayers and meditations on the life of Christ
2686:
1237:
4951:Contemplative Outreach - Thomas Keating OCSO
4810:Parry, Ken; David Melling (editors) (1999).
3362:Encyclopedia of Christian Theology, Volume 1
3294:Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
3229:
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2650:
2426:Significant portions of the writings of the
2173:Early studies on states of consciousness by
5698:Shikantaza (Zen Buddhist seated meditation)
5611:Anapanasati (Buddhist breathing meditation)
4824:
4616:I Am: Eucharistic Meditations on the Gospel
3931:
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3805:
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1596:in the Bible contrasts with discussions of
1569:, beyond the minor phenomenon of ecstasy".
6002:The Varieties of the Meditative Experience
5552:
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4999:
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4532:The Real Presence: Eucharistic Meditations
3974:The last centuries of Byzantium, 1261-1453
3908:
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2799:The Encyclopedia of Christianity, Volume 3
1645:The Varieties of the Meditative Experience
1244:
1230:
4658:
4339:An introduction to Christian spirituality
3489:
3224:
2894:
2749:An Introduction to Christian Spirituality
2731:by Thomas Zanzig, Marilyn Kielbasa 2000,
2354:meditate regularly (# 2707). Emphasizing
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2166:(contemplation) to a spring of water and
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1525:Distinction from non-Christian meditation
1374:defined Christian meditation as follows:
1352:Learn how and when to remove this message
1094:A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation
4928:World Community for Christian Meditation
4595:Collected Poems of St Thérèse of Lisieux
3926:
3800:
3620:"Formal Practice: Buddhist or Christian"
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2881:The Art of Prayer: an Orthodox Anthology
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2279:World Community for Christian Meditation
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4416:by Donald W. Wuerl, Ronald Lawler 2004
4301:Teresa of Avila: The Progress of a Soul
4034:Ignatius de Loyola, powers of imagining
3903:
3234:Christian spirituality: an introduction
3094:Christian spirituality: an introduction
2852:
2711:. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co.
2509:
1184:Tractatus de Purgatorio Sancti Patricii
6050:
5728:Zazen (Zen Buddhist seated meditation)
4960:of St. Ignatius of Loyola (tr. Mullan)
4885:OSV's encyclopedia of Catholic history
4830:
4434:St. John of the Cross: an appreciation
4171:by Tessa Bielecki, Mirabai Starr 2008
3949:
3843:
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3516:The Varieties of Meditative Experience
3508:
2859:Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way
2459:Meditation is an integral part of the
2384:Eucharistic adoration and meditation,
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2064:(1491–1556), the founder of the
1557:'s legendary meditative ecstasy), St.
1508:paraphrased this teaching as follows:
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4634:Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Almanac
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2841:by Jordan Aumann 1985 Ignatius Press
2672:Meditations For Every Day In The Year
1531:A Christian Reflection on the New Age
1475:
4941:by St. Teresa of Avila online (CCEL)
4731:by George Madore, 2004, Alba House,
4169:Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life
3672:
2392:Christian meditation performed with
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5688:Pranayama (yoga breathing practice)
4965:The Rosary as a Tool for Meditation
4933:Center for Action and Contemplation
4189:An Anthology of Christian mysticism
4058:An Anthology of Christian mysticism
3870:An Anthology of Christian mysticism
3342:An Anthology of Christian mysticism
1786:
1762:
1608:A 1989 document generally known as
1574:Transcendental Meditation technique
13:
4831:Dawood, Bishoy (8 December 2013).
4497:
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4078:Spiritual direction and meditation
3976:by Donald MacGillivray Nicol 2008
3812:by Christopher D. L. Johnson 2010
3074:Spiritual direction and meditation
2729:Christian Meditation for Beginners
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3536:Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander
3364:edited by Jean-Yves Lacoste 2004
2455:Rosary devotions and spirituality
1701:, is nearly the same practice as
1592:as radically as the portrayal of
1154:The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima
1099:From Willow Creek to Sacred Heart
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5646:Henosis (Neoplatonic meditation)
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4835:. Clarion Review. Archived from
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4711:by Christine Suzanne Getz, 2006
4454:Catechism of the Catholic Church
2605:
2595:, but this has not been proven.
2351:Catechism of the Catholic Church
2228:to direct the prayer, as in the
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1169:On the Consolation of Philosophy
1149:Calls from the Message of Fatima
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3830:Reading with God: Lectio Divina
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2312:Aspects of Christian meditation
1854:History of Christian meditation
1611:Aspects of Christian meditation
5713:Transcendental meditation (TM)
5559:
4614:Concepción Cabrera de Armida.
4507:kathleenaleteia (2021-04-28).
4394:The Rosary: A Path Into Prayer
3459:(in English), October 15, 1989
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2722:
2474:, and was soon adopted by the
2439:Maria Candida of the Eucharist
1614:set forth the position of the
1370:(Mansions 6, Chapter 7) Saint
224:Stages of Christian perfection
1:
5736:(tai chi standing meditation)
5718:Vipassanā (Silent meditation)
5676:Naam Japo (Sikism meditation)
5585:Meditation in popular culture
5575:Brain activity and meditation
4436:by Daniel A. Dombrowski 1992
3445:(in German), October 15, 1989
3324:by Urban Tigner Holmes, 2002
3189:Hans Urs von Balthasar, 1989
2248:Parable of the Good Samaritan
2004:
5636:Dhyāna (Buddhist meditation)
5499:List of religious institutes
4749:The Rosary with John Paul II
4729:The Rosary with John Paul II
2694:. R. & W. Dean & Co.
2563:, but was defended by Saint
2431:Concepcion Cabrera de Armida
2365:
2269:OSB (1926–1982) was a
2138:The Third Spiritual Alphabet
1983:, the dogmatic constitution
1952:which was known in Spain as
1919:established the practice of
1561:, one of the originators of
7:
5666:Muraqabah (Sufi meditation)
4689:Encyclopedia of monasticism
4235:by St Teresa of Avila 2007
3996:by St Ignatius Loyola 2007
3960:, Friday, 16 September 2005
3938:by Raymond Studzinski 2010
3424:by Edmund P. Clowney, 1979
3404:by Edmund P. Clowney, 1979
3276:by Edmund P. Clowney, 1979
3236:by Alister E. McGrath 1999
3147:by Edmund P. Clowney, 1979
3127:by Edmund P. Clowney, 1979
3096:by Alister E. McGrath 1999
2776:by Edmund P. Clowney, 1979
2598:
2585:Oriental Christian Churches
2542:developed, particularly on
2467:dates back to 15th century
2441:(who was beatified by Pope
2412:) were published as books.
2001:reaffirmed its importance.
1930:The Ladder of Divine Ascent
1801:was translated into Greek,
1492:, one of his predecessors,
1326:. The specific problem is:
1144:Fatima in Lucia's Own Words
1114:The Ladder of Divine Ascent
10:
6089:
4970:Christian Meditation - AOG
3679:Buddhist-Christian Studies
3624:Buddhist-Christian Studies
3569:Buddhist-Christian Studies
3296:by Donald S. Whitney 1997
2906:by Benjamin Lee Wren 2004
2621:Christian meditation music
2513:
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2244:affections and resolutions
2210:affections and resolutions
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1836:23 times, 19 times in the
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1267:comes from the Latin word
1174:The Mirror of Simple Souls
1124:Revelations of Divine Love
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5111:Society of apostolic life
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4370:Jesus: The Teacher Within
4303:by Cathleen Medwick 2001
4016:by Michael Counsell 2004
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1179:Sister Catherine Treatise
1020:Reflection on the New Age
459:Symeon the New Theologian
183:Invoking of Mystic Saints
4769:Rosarium Virginis Mariae
4751:by George Madore, 2004,
3892:by John Meyendorff 1981
3306:Meditating on God's Word
2956:by Robert Browning 1992
2929:by Teresa of Avila 2007
2883:by Igumen Chariton 1997
2861:by Mattá al-Miskīn 2003
2716:
2499:Rosarium Virginis Mariae
2261:
1741:Old Testament references
1415:Building on that theme,
1004:Contemporary papal views
898:Mary of the Divine Heart
5590:Mind–body interventions
4887:by Matthew Bunson 2004
4667:by John D. Miller 2002
4636:by Matthew Bunson 2008
4456:by David Bordwell 2002
4341:by F. Antonisamy, 2000
4191:by Harvey D. Egan 1991
4060:by Harvey D. Egan 1991
3872:by Harvey D. Egan 1991
3673:Jung, Kyeongil (2012).
3618:Aitken, Robert (2002).
3563:Gross, Rita M. (2002).
3472:by Wayne Teasdale 2004
3384:by John Phillips, 2002
3344:by Harvey D. Egan 1991
3256:by Elmer L. Towns 2006
2821:by Emilie Griffin 2005
2751:by F. Antonisamy, 2000
2573:Eastern Orthodox Church
2408:(both promoters of the
2398:Eucharistic meditations
2344:Saint John of the Cross
1949:The Imitation of Christ
1109:The Imitation of Christ
1089:Abbey of the Holy Ghost
1079:Book of the First Monks
830:Anne Catherine Emmerich
824:Mary of Jesus of Ágreda
62:Theology and philosophy
5595:Research on meditation
5519:Catholicism portal
5489:Vocational discernment
5479:Foolishness for Christ
4782:"Mount Athos: History"
4080:by Thomas Merton 1960
3915:by Elena Carrera 2004
3076:by Thomas Merton 1960
3039:Hans Urs von Balthasar
2999:by Ronald Walls, 2003
2638:The Cloud of Unknowing
2531:
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2386:Cathedral of Chihuahua
2338:Second Vatican Council
2329:
2198:Saint Francis de Sales
2194:
2193:Saint Francis de Sales
2185:Saint Francis de Sales
2105:
2062:St. Ignatius of Loyola
2050:St. Ignatius of Loyola
1981:Second Vatican Council
1901:
1881:The four movements of
1795:rehearse in one's mind
1753:words for meditation:
1546:
1515:
1506:Hans Urs von Balthasar
1413:
1391:
1381:
1164:The Cloud of Unknowing
1064:Dark Night of the Soul
1059:Ascent of Mount Carmel
956:Sister Lúcia of Fátima
944:Alexandrina of Balazar
776:Margaret Mary Alacoque
657:Mechthild of Magdeburg
6068:Christian terminology
5762:Brainwave entrainment
5580:History of meditation
4864:Catholic encyclopedia
4233:The Way of Perfection
4128:Catholic encyclopedia
4123:"St. Teresa of Avila"
4038:Antonio T. de Nicolás
3832:by David Foster 2006
3691:10.1353/bcs.2012.0015
3636:10.1353/bcs.2002.0003
3581:10.1353/bcs.2002.0009
3518:. New York: Tarcher.
2927:The Way of Perfection
2668:Roger Baxter (1823).
2525:Simonopetra monastery
2523:
2394:Eucharistic adoration
2383:
2372:Eucharistic adoration
2319:
2230:Epistle to the Romans
2192:
2179:Saint Teresa of Avila
2151:The Way of Perfection
2122:The Way of Perfection
2095:
2031:The Way of Perfection
1968:spiritual tradition.
1937:in the 14th century.
1880:
1578:John Bertram Phillips
1538:
1510:
1499:In the 19th century,
1469:Epistle to the Romans
1453:faith and grace alone
1443:Jesus Christ." While
1408:
1386:
1376:
1298:Context and structure
1189:The Vision of Adamnán
1009:Aspects of meditation
83:Catholic spirituality
5802:Higher consciousness
5621:Christian meditation
5262:Liturgy of the Hours
5138:Evangelical counsels
4014:2000 Years of Prayer
3422:Christian Meditation
3402:Christian Meditation
3274:Christian Meditation
3191:Christian meditation
3145:Christian Meditation
3125:Christian Meditation
3043:Christian meditation
2954:The Byzantine Empire
2774:Christian Meditation
2677:. Benziger Brothers.
2663:. Richarson and Son.
2510:Eastern Christianity
2402:Pierre Julien Eymard
2162:to the water wheel,
2114:Doctor of the Church
2112:(1515–1582) a
1703:Christian confession
1633:flight from the self
1631:, which should be a
1539:A monk walking in a
1519:1 Corinthians 2:9-10
1334:improve this section
1322:to meet Knowledge's
1288:contemplative prayer
1280:Western Christianity
1257:Christian meditation
1038:Literature and media
883:Bernadette Soubirous
640:Beatrice of Nazareth
579:Beatrice of Nazareth
444:Bernard of Clairvaux
6058:Christian mysticism
6019:Meditation and pain
5782:Conscious breathing
5616:Buddhist meditation
5038:Religious institute
4958:Spiritual Exercises
4939:The Interior Castle
4907:by John Binns 2002
4792:on December 7, 2009
4786:Macedonian Heritage
4685:William M. Johnston
4575:Therese and Lisieux
2974:Systematic theology
2819:Simple Ways to Pray
2626:Christian mysticism
2613:Christianity portal
2170:to drenching rain.
2144:– which relates to
2088:St. Teresa of Avila
2070:Spiritual Exercises
2057:Spiritual Exercises
2021:Spiritual Exercises
2016:knowledge of Christ
1910:The Ladder of Monks
1828:The Bible mentions
1675:Buddhist meditation
1367:The Interior Castle
1292:knowledge of Christ
1134:Theologia Germanica
1129:The Story of a Soul
1104:The Glories of Mary
1084:The Interior Castle
982:Charles de Foucauld
594:John van Ruysbroeck
454:Hildegard of Bingen
313:(by era or century)
158:Spiritual direction
54:Christian mysticism
29:A woman praying on
5899:Focused attention
5671:New Age meditation
5651:Islamic meditation
5028:Consecrated virgin
4484:www.vaticannews.va
4396:by Liz Kelly 2004
3749:"Search | ESV.org"
3304:Chapter 3, Part2:
2652:de la Puente, Lius
2532:
2417:Thérèse of Lisieux
2390:
2330:
2195:
2142:Francisco de Osuna
2106:
2026:Ignatius of Loyola
1958:Francisco de Osuna
1902:
1695:Buddhist practices
1547:
1490:Ladder of the Monk
1476:Holy Spirit's role
1404:Hans von Balthasar
1392:
1069:Spiritual Canticle
904:Thérèse of Lisieux
888:Conchita de Armida
806:John of St. Samson
796:Charles de Condren
786:Jean-Jacques Olier
739:Catherine of Genoa
705:Francisco de Osuna
699:Ignatius of Loyola
652:Catherine of Siena
382:Arsenius the Great
273:Passive asceticism
6045:
6044:
5983:Stephen Batchelor
5978:Martine Batchelor
5924:Multiple methods
5797:Guided meditation
5661:Jewish meditation
5626:Taoist meditation
5527:
5526:
5300:Clerical clothing
5106:Secular institute
4839:on 13 August 2023
4691:, Volume 1, 2000
3858:978-0-8091-3660-5
3818:978-1-4411-2547-7
3524:978-0-87477-833-5
3262:978-0-8307-4187-8
3242:978-0-631-21281-2
3219:978-0-8091-3664-3
2683:Richard Challoner
1999:Pope Benedict XVI
1962:John of the Cross
1917:Evagrius Pontikos
1805:became the Greek
1586:Edmund P. Clowney
1396:Gospel of Matthew
1388:Gospel of Matthew
1362:
1361:
1354:
1324:quality standards
1315:This section may
1254:
1253:
1074:Way of Perfection
1029:
1028:
950:Faustina Kowalska
868:Catherine Labouré
848:
847:
836:Veronica Giuliani
791:Louis de Montfort
781:Pierre de Bérulle
746:
745:
721:John of the Cross
669:
668:
662:Marguerite Porete
646:Bridget of Sweden
556:Julian of Norwich
530:Angela of Foligno
510:Francis of Assisi
492:Dominic de Guzmán
392:Macarius of Egypt
377:Anthony the Great
267:Religious ecstasy
262:Spiritual dryness
189:Active asceticism
93:Mystical theology
6080:
6063:Christian prayer
6035:
6034:
5943:Joseph Goldstein
5554:
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5123:
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3481:
3467:
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2632:Daily devotional
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2577:Eastern Churches
2548:Gregory of Sinai
2536:Byzantine Empire
2044:Eastern Orthodox
1954:Contemptus mundi
1866:in the West and
1788:
1764:
1749:, there are two
1691:Christian prayer
1679:Tibetan Buddhist
1620:Catholic bishops
1559:Gregory of Sinai
1501:Charles Spurgeon
1357:
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1310:
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1013:Orationis Formas
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945:
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893:Luisa Piccarreta
841:Francis de Sales
831:
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731:
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686:
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525:Jacopone da Todi
515:Anthony of Padua
479:
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345:Gregory of Nyssa
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5953:14th Dalai Lama
5909:Open awareness
5903:Thich Nhat Hanh
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2098:Teresa of Avila
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5777:Concentration
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5257:Contemplation
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5204:Chapter house
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5099:Congregations
5097:
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5085:Second orders
5083:
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5068:Idiorrhythmic
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2036:mental prayer
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1982:
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1974:Lectio Divina
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1925:John Climacus
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1883:Lectio Divina
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1747:Old Testament
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1417:E. P. Clowney
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1194:Divine Comedy
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1159:Sol de Fátima
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1049:Ordo Virtutum
1047:
1045:
1044:Lingua ignota
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1023:
1021:
1016:
1014:
1001:
1000:
993:
990:
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985:
983:
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978:
977:Thomas Merton
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910:Gemma Galgani
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863:Dina Bélanger
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711:John of Ávila
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561:Margery Kempe
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