I find the Breath Prayer using Yahweh to be very helpful by making me more sensitive to the presence of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit all around and in me. It’s a very warm, comforting and reassuring feeling. Yes, I agree with you Abbot Dan that it is fascinating that our first breath and last breath acknowledges our Creator.

I certainly agree with you Francis that welcoming and contemplative prayers take a lot of practice. They truly do not just happen. You have to work at them. But, the rewards for working at using these prayer forms are great. I find that giving my surroundings and distractions to God is very healthy. I’m working at truly letting go of my need…[Read more]

Francis:

At first I imagined my self as one of Jesus’ disciples; but, then my perspective changed, and I was one of the crowd who had come from far away to hear him speak. I felt my hunger pangs from going for 3 days with little or know food. I could see that my surroundings were desolate, far away from anywhere that I could purchase food.…[Read more]

Joseph:

I am in a rapid learning period presently. My prayer life has been strong, but not very varied. I’m finding an expanding growth as I try practicing contemplative prayer and meditation. I feel myself drawing closer to God spiritually, and to the Holy Ghost. Yes, Father Dan I am finding my hand in Christ’s. Like you Joseph I am trying…[Read more]

Recently I have become more disciplined in studying the bible and other good books. But, I didn’t realize that by not meditating and contemplating what I had read I was missing out on key components of the process to gain more knowledge of God, Jesus and the Holy Ghost. I hope to gain more knowledge of the benefits of spending time meditating…[Read more]