Join leader Patience Robbins as she guides you through the use of lectio divina, walking meditation, the practice of gratitude, and intercessory prayers.
- Would you like to open more fully to God in your daily life?
- Do you wish to develop or deepen a consistent spiritual practice?
- Are you looking to connect with authentic spiritual community online?
If these questions touch something that you are yearning for in your spiritual life, then join us for the refreshment, vitality and deepening in prayer that is made possible because we are together in this expanded form of spiritual community. Whether you feel like a beginner or want to deepen a particular prayer practice; whether you want to explore new ways of praying or are seeking the support of like-spirited others in an online setting — this course offers something for you.
Join Patience for:
- Video teachings
- Guided meditations and reflection questions
- Midweek check-in emails
- Opportunities for journaling and shared reflection with other participants
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Course Content
This course is asynchronous. You may access material at any time that fits in your schedule. Below is an overview of the timeframe.
Week 1: Where are you on your Journey?
Welcome audio: 11 min
Create a Prayer Space video: 5 min
Reading: “What is Contemplative Spirituality?”
Jerry May audio: 12 min
Silence and Reflection QuestionsWeek 2: Scripture
Teaching video: 10 min
Guided Meditation audio: 12 min
Silence and Reflection QuestionsWeek 3: Movement
Teaching video: 10 min
Guided meditation audio: 7 min
Silence and Reflection QuestionsWeek 4: Gratitude
Teaching video: 11 min
Guided meditation audio: 8 min
Silence and Reflection QuestionsWeek 5: Prayer for Others
Teaching video: 10 min
Guided meditation audio: 16 min
Silence and Reflection QuestionsWeek 6: Reflection and Feedback
Closing audio: 7 min
Request for Feedback for Shalem
Silence and Reflection Questions