The Ascent of Mount Carmel by John of the Cross – a Personal Journey
The “The Ascent of Mount Carmel” by John of the Cross is a guide for spiritual growth and contemplative prayer. This is our summary and my personal journey.
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Resources for the Contemplative Prayer Project
Here are our resources for our Contemplative Prayer Project.
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Jesus My Love – a Haiku poem
I wrote this Haiku poem after an intense session of Contemplative Prayer.
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Pray Continually
Many Christians have dedicated a special time of day when they pray. But the Bible calls us to pray continually.
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The Prayer of Longing
For most of us, our prayer-life consists of words. Maybe we say them spontaneously. Maybe we say them from memory. We pray by saying words. And lots of them.
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The Prayer of Desire
Living within each of us are desires. We desire this; we long for that. Our desire for God can be called the “Prayer of Desire.”
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The Story of a Soul
The Story of a Soul (l’Histoire d’une Âme) is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux (1983-1897). She is probably the most loved Christian writer of all time.
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The Living Flame of Love
John of the Cross wrote a book called “The Living Flame of Love.” He was near the end of his life and at the very peak of mystical experience.
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Contemplative Prayer as Longing
The concept of Contemplative Prayer can be difficult to understand. But in Psalm 63, David provides a great description:
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The Dark Night by St. John of the Cross
John of the Cross wrote “The Dark Night” in 1578 or 1579. It is a guide for spiritual development and mystical prayer.