September 16, 2016 - Into the Deep: An Overview of Discovery Prayer

Description: This week Dan and Melissa provide the layout for a successful experience in prayer by introducing discovery prayer (or lectio divina).

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• The spiritual doctors of the Church describe mental prayer as being essential to a successful prayer life.
• By praying discovery prayer with the Gospels, one will encounter Christ, who transforms the soul.
• Discovery prayer consists of reading, reflecting, responding, resting and resolving.
• What are the sacred elements of prayer?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer by Dan Burke
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question.