In part two of this series on Contemplative Spirituality, we’ll read another excerpt seeking to define “spirituality” from the introductory essay by staff of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Then, I will reflect briefly and offer a few more guiding questions for your own reflection. Contemplative Spirituality: A Shalem Senior Staff Monograph Written by …
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Sep 30
What is Contemplative Spirituality?
As I have mentioned, I recently completed a year-long training for clergy on contemplative prayer and spiritual leadership through the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Throughout the year, we read classical and contemporary writings from the Church’s mystics, learned about prayer practices developed by monastic community’s and reflected on how these would fit within congregational …
