Spiritual Practices
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is a contemplative way of reading the Bible. It dates back to the early centuries of the Christian church and was established as a monastic practice by Benedict in the 6th century. It is a way of praying the scriptures that leads us deeper into God’s word.
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself.
Daily Office
The Daily Office is an ancient practice that uses daily prayers to mark the times of the day. For Anglicans, this generally comes in the form of the two main offices of Daily Morning Prayer and Daily Evening Prayer. They may be led by lay people and are said communally or individually.
Ignatian Examen
The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and discern God’s direction for us. The Examen is an ancient practice in the Church that can help us see God’s hand at work in our whole experience.
Anglican Rosary
The practice of praying with beads for Christians is believed to originate with the Desert Fathers around the 3rd and early 4th centuries where they carried pebbles in a pouch for counting prayer. The simple act of using Anglican Prayer Beads can deepen and transform our devotions into a richer spiritual experience.
Labyrinth
To walk a labyrinth is to step into an ancient spiritual space and make a personal journey of discovery and exploration. Labyrinths offer a rich and beautiful stilling space in our busy world. The steady walking gives the mind some space to think, reflect and perhaps renew and re-balance inner thoughts on the journey through life.
Theological Reflection
Theological Reflection is a way of exploring the deeper meaning of something and looking for the presence of God there. It is something many people practice intuitively for many years. It is a spiritual practice engaged with more intention and in a more defined way in the Education for Ministry community.
Recommended Reading
We have have created a book recommendation resource for those who are looking for ways to continue spiritual growth during this time apart.