Daily meditation is important not only for our minds but our souls; it gives us time to have an encounter with God. In the words of Thomas Merton "Meditation or "prayer of the heart" is the active effort we make to keep our hearts open so that we may be enlightened by Him and filled with this realization of our true relationship to Him. Therefore the classic form of "meditation" [among others] is repetitive invocation of the name of Jesus in the heart emptied of images and cares. Hence the aim of meditation, in the context of Christian faith, is not to arrive at an objective and apparently "scientific" knowledge about God, but to come to know Him through the realization that our very being is penetrated by His knowledge and love for us." You can meditate in any place that is quiet where you can feel at peace. It can be outside, at the ocean, in the mountains, in the sanctuary, in your room, or wherever you feel comfortable. Some people actually are able to meditate very well while doing activities like walking, jogging or riding a bike. The important thing is that we take time to listen to God in our lives.
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AuthorI was also a catechumenate a short time ago. I received my sacraments Easter 2011. Now I want to share my journey with you. Archives
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