Meditation: A Way of Christian Prayer
What does sitting in silence have to do with our work in the world?
Meditation is a universal spiritual practice that brings us to silence, stillness and simplicity. In the Christian mystical tradition, meditation leads us to the depths of the self, to contemplative or wordless prayer, where the spirit of the Divine is praying in our hearts. From this place of prayer we engage in our work in the world. This spring, especially during the season of Lent, Wisdom Ways offers several ways for us to gather in silence.
Come learn this way of Christian prayer.
Christian Meditation – Times of Prayer
During these times of prayer, we will sit in silent meditation with others. Meditating together supports our personal practice. Come as often as you are able.
Tuesday Evening Meditation
These meditation sessions include a short reading and one 25-minute meditation.
WHEN: Tuesdays, January 3 through June 12, 7:00-7:40pm. Registration is not required and sessions are free of charge.
First Tuesdays
On the first Tuesday of each month, following meditation, there will be a short introduction to Christian meditation for those new to this form of prayer. Registration is not required and sessions are free of charge.
Christian Meditation – Lenten Prayer
Extended Tuesday Evening Meditation-NEW
During Lent our regular Tuesday evening meditation sessions will expand to include a short reading, two 25-minute meditations and walking meditation. Join us for one or both sittings.
WHEN: Weekly on Tuesday evenings, February 28 – April 3, 7:00pm to 8:15pm. Registration is not required and sessions are free of charge.
Saturday Morning Meditations
The Saturday morning meditation sessions include a short teaching on how the desert wisdom of the mothers and fathers applies to and enriches our lives today, two 25-minute meditations and walking meditation. Come for one or all Saturdays.
WHEN: Saturday mornings, February 25, March 3, March 10, March 17 and March 31, 9:00am – 10:15am.
Registration is not required and sessions are free of charge.
Holy Saturday Meditation
Enter into the emptiness of Holy Saturday. This time of prayer includes a short reading, two 25-minute sitting meditations and walking meditation. Open to all. Registration is not required and the session is free of charge.
WHEN: Saturday, April 7, 9–10:15am
Facilitators: Deborah Chernick, a CSJ consociate, has studied and practiced meditation for many years and is on the board of the Trust for the Meditation Process. She is a financial management consultant for nonprofits. Susan Oeffling, CSJ, a spiritual director and group facilitator, has practiced meditation for years. With master’s degrees in theology and counseling, she completed her education as a spiritual director through the Center for Spiritual Guidance. Both Deborah and Susan participated in a World Community for Christian Meditation workshop on the Essential Teachings of John Main, OSB.
