Mindy Makant Lenoir-Rhyne University Wondering in prayer Mindy Makant Lenoir-Rhyne University
Through the Looking Glass Alice laughed: "There's no use trying," she said; "one can't believe impossible things.“ "I daresay you haven't had much practice," said the Queen. "When I was younger, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.“ Through the Looking Glass
What impossible things do Christians believe? Resurrection Incarnation Forgiveness Loving enemies Relationship with God
How do we develop a relationship with God? Worship Service Bible study Sacraments And, of course, prayer!
What is prayer?
Imagination is NOT Imaginary
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” - Albert Einstein
Imagination makes it possible to see what is real.
Preparing to Pray
Finger Labyrinth Release Receive Return
Lectio Divina Lectio: Read. What does the text say? Meditatio: Meditate. What does the text say to me? Oratio: Pray. What is my response to God to this passage? Contemplatio: Contemplate. How is God calling me to respond to this passage?
Ignatian Examen Gratitude Petition Review Repent Renew
Praying in Color Sybil MacBeth
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