Fr. John Main – Contemplative Homeschool

5 Sep 2014

Should we sit quietly during prayer? (Part 1 of 3)

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 34

Last week I wrote about St. Teresa’s of Avila’s method of mental prayer. Today I want to discuss misunderstandings about prayer from a different angle. Since we desire contemplation, should we sit still in prayer and wait for it? Should … Continued

29 Aug 2014

Did Teresa of Avila teach Centering Prayer?

by Connie Rossini | posted in: Prayer and Virtue | 69

Last winter on social media, I came across another Catholic author who was promoting yoga. Not as an exercise program, but for spiritual growth. I was shocked. I asked her why she wasn’t promoting prayer instead. She answered, “Meditation … Continued