Why should we deepen our prayer life? Dan and Melissa speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about his book, Fire from Above: Christian Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom to explain the importance behind contemplative prayer and the reasons to make it part of one's daily prayer life.
Topics/Questions covered in the show:
What was the motivation behind writing the book? What significance is behind making the sign of the cross? Is there meaning behind touching the head, upper abdomen and shoulders when making the sign of the cross? Who is St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and why is she significant? Is contemplative prayer only reserved for priests and religious? What is the importance of entering into a deeper prayer life?Resources:
Spiritualdirection.com - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation Sophia Institute Press Fire from Above by Dr. Anthony Lilles Questions? Send an e-mail to Questions@myavila.com or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.