lectio divina – PraXis

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.

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]”