After practicing the art of Spiritual Direction for almost 10 years, I have found one prayer app that has helped many of the spiritual seekers who have come to me. In fact, many are still using it to this very day. It is the Pray As You Go App, and here's what people love about… Continue reading The Number 1 Most Recommended Prayer App by this Spiritual Director
Category: Ways to Pray Series
Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Belongs-Gift-Contemplative-Prayer/dp/0824519957 This book is not how to practice contemplative prayer but more about the learnings that have come out of this unique way of listening to the divine. I have listened to the audio recording of this book a little bit at a time while walking my dog, and then again poured over it in… Continue reading Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
How to Pray the Daily Examen
Today is St. Ignatius' feast day! So let me teach you about a practice of prayer that he invented. The Examen is a prayer formula that you can pray anytime and anywhere. If practiced daily, you will begin to pray it without even thinking throughout your day. It trains you to be aware of God's… Continue reading How to Pray the Daily Examen
Awe and Wonder
What makes you feel excited, delighted, amazed, and curious? For many, it is a discovery in nature. It reminds us how small we are and how much mystery there is yet to be discovered. Take note the next time you have a moment that makes you stop in your tracks-- physically or mentally. Just experience… Continue reading Awe and Wonder
Imaginative Prayer
Everybody has an imagination. You experience it whenever you daydream, play, create, or even when you are sleeping at night. Many people get in touch with their intuition through their imagination. If you have ever had a an image come up during meditation, you have experienced your intuition, your inner knowing, at work. God speaks… Continue reading Imaginative Prayer
