Christ is Born! Welcome to the new year! If you want some relief from the stress, distraction, and isolation that 2020 (and now 2021) has thrown our way, we invite you to join our PraXis online group on Zoom and MeetUp. This year, we will begin to discuss and practice embodied forms of prayer asContinue reading “Reborn Bodily into the New Year”
Author Archives: Cornelius Swart
PraXis Mindfulness Session: A Word on the Nativity with Pastor Andru Morgan, 6 pm, PST, 12/23/20
We’ll be blessed this week as he joins us to preach on the day the Word was born.
PraXis Mindfulness Session: Centering Prayer Coach Rich Lewis, 12/16/20 6 pm PST
Salve! This week’s Christian Mindfulness session will include a presentation by author and Centering Prayer coach Rich Lewis.
PraXis Mindfulness Session: Lectio Divina, and Waiting on the Spirit, 12/9/20, 6 pm PST
This week we will continue our exploration into Christian Mindfulness by adding Lectio Divina to our contemplative prayer.
PraXis Mindfulness Session with Guest Aaron Miller, Wed. 12/2/20
Happy Advent! This Wednesday night’s Christian Mindfulness session will host a visit from my dear friend, Rev. Aaron Miller. Aaron is the Lead Minister of University Hill Congregation, a progressive Christian church located at the University of British Columbia campus. Aaron is part of a network of church programs that includes embodied practices such asContinue reading “PraXis Mindfulness Session with Guest Aaron Miller, Wed. 12/2/20”
Miraculous Encounter: Walking with Christ in Contemplation
The other day, a Christian man shared an amazing religious experience that he had had while practicing walking contemplation.
Intro: Christian Diet/Fasting
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.” Matthew 6:16 Fasting isn’t self-torture; it’s an ancient spiritual practice that improves our health while cultivating our intimacy with God. In remembrance of Christ,Continue reading “Intro: Christian Diet/Fasting”
Intro: Christian Mindfulness, Gradual Approach to Silence [Part 3 of 3]
In our last post, we talked about the form of mindfulness prayer known as Centering Prayer and we went through the step-by-step process of this type of prayer. However, a lot of people find it hard to achieve Centering Prayer right off the bat. For those unfamiliar with this type of silent prayers, we recommendContinue reading “Intro: Christian Mindfulness, Gradual Approach to Silence [Part 3 of 3]”
Intro: Christian Mindfulness and Centering Prayer [Part 2 of 3]
“The vigilant monk is a fisher of thoughts” – St. John Climacus, 600 CE Please read the first post to understand some of the terms we will use in this conversation. The PraXis routine is to do 20 minutes of light exercise followed by 10–20 minutes of Christian Mindfulness, also known as contemplation. CHECK OUTContinue reading “Intro: Christian Mindfulness and Centering Prayer [Part 2 of 3]”
Intro: What is Christian Mindfulness? [Part 1 of 3]
PraXis explores evidence-based wellness practices in exercise, diet, and mindfulness as they relate to the ancient Christian tradition of askesis or spiritual training. Wellness addresses two core chronic health problems in America: heart-related disease, and mild anxiety and depression. In this post, we’ll introduce you to practices that contribute to our emotional and mental health, whileContinue reading “Intro: What is Christian Mindfulness? [Part 1 of 3]”
PraXis 