Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they reflect on the meditations of Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen on the transition from meditation to contemplation.
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:
We must have an understanding of the transition from meditation to contemplation in order to cooperate with God. How can someone advance in the spiritual life if they have trouble meditating? Meditating is both thinking about Scripture and entering into the readings through discursive and affective meditation. Vocal prayer done well can lead us to deeper meditation. Is everyone called to the contemplative life? Is it possible for God to withhold a soul from contemplation and keep them in the meditative stage of prayer? You must become aware of the depths of your sin and become reliant on Jesus to purify you. When you are unable to meditate on Scripture, do you keep reading or are there tricks to meditation? What are some of the common experiences when someone is transitioning from meditation to contemplation?Resources:
Spiritualdirection.com - website EWTN Global Catholic Radio Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue - online Divine Intimacy by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen The Ascent of Mount Carmel by St. John of the Cross The Contemplative Rosary by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer by Dan Burke 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - USCCB Bible link Questions? Send an e-mail to Questions@myavila.com or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).