Catechism – Meditation – 2708

March 29, 2012 by Dan Burke
Filed under Catechism, Meditation, Prayer, Prayer

Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. This mobilization of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions of faith, prompt the conversion of our heart, and strengthen our will to follow Christ. Christian prayer tries above all to meditate on the mysteries of Christ, as in lectio divina or the rosary. This form of prayerful reflection is of great value, but Christian prayer should go further: to the knowledge of the love of the Lord Jesus, to union with him.

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Dan is the founder of Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction and author of the award winning book, Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. Beyond his “contagious” love for Jesus and His Church, he is a grateful husband and father of four, the Executive Director of and writer for EWTN’s National Catholic Register, a regular co-host on Register Radio, a writer and speaker who provides online spiritual formation and travels to share his conversion story and the great riches that the Church provides us through authentic Catholic spirituality. Dan has been featured on EWTN’s Journey Home program and numerous radio programs. If you have an interest in having Dan come speak at your parish or Catholic event or group, contact us at rcspiritualdirection@gmail.com or call 818-646-7729.

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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000067803665 Judeen Harthun

I dont meditate enough… meditation includes the whole body. mind body and soul.. bussiness keeps us from it, excuses… yet in meditation one can acheive union with God… so why do we stuggle so with it… are we not worthy of it.. scared of it… yet it is so deep and wonderful.. or are we just in a rut, and need to think deeper ….
Dorothy

It goes against our fallen nature to get into meditation. We have to apply ourselves and not depend on feelings to begin. It is good to set aside a time each day for meditative prayer, and stay with it. In time a habit will have been formed and you will want to keep doing it.
danburke

This will help: http://rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/2011/05/30/contemplation-and-meditation-distinctions-and-interactions
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Lljl92

I meditate in front of our Blessed Lord at our 24 hour Euchristic Chapel. You would be very surprised how that 60 minutes you give back to God changes your life.
Elizabeth Pringle

Maria, bless your heart, it can be such a struggle. Baptism in the Holy Spirit will burst scriptures wide open to you. Meanwhile, since the Holy Spirit inspired the written Word, always ask him to enlighten you as to what he wants to say to you through the word you are studying. It can help to read each word singly and stop and think about that word and what it means to you. For example: “I believe..”, stop there and ask yourself, do I, do I believe? What do I believe? etc.Trying to memorise little verses can help too. Holy Spirit, please help Maria! Thank you.
- Maria
  
  Thank you for you advice and encouragement! I do pray to the Holy Spirit but sometimes He still seems absent. I’ll try to follow your advice and read it little by little. Thank you!
Penguintrble

To enjoy meditative prayer is such a surprise, the peace you are able to carry with you, if practiced daily will sustain you, uplift you and lead to growth.
Maria

Thank you for you advice and encouragement!