Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 9
Sometimes when I pray I remember something I’ve done in the past or thoughts I’ve had or things I’ve wanted, and I see how far short I’ve fallen, and I can’t stand myself. I want to die.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 8
When I pray, I sit quietly in God’s presence, trying to calm my heart and mind. I try to just rest in him. But thoughts and distractions are a problem.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 7
At my church, the most spiritual people speak in tongues, but that doesn’t happen to me yet. I guess I’m still waiting for the baptism of the Spirit.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 6
I do yoga. It’s like meditation in motion. Is this a legitimate way to pray?
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 5
When I pray I sit in a comfortable posture, looking down. I gaze at my navel.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 4
I pray the rosary. I say ten Hail Marys and then an Our Father. Then I repeat.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 3
I used to really enjoy meditation, but lately I can’t pray. I get up early to pray, but there is nothing there. The door is shut.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 2
When I pray, I usually read a good book or the Bible, slowly. I think about how it applies to me.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 1
Imagine you are a spiritual director. You meet with a directee, who describes his prayer. What advice do you give?
Meditation
Robot prayers
The robots are coming. They may make us rich beyond imagining, or they may wipe us out entirely—they don’t care. But one thing is certain—they will change us completely!