Monthly Archives: September 2020

Practicing the Presence of God: Contemplative Prayer, Centering Prayer

Posted on September 17, 2020 by fatherbrad1971

This is the third and final section of the workshop I presented on 29 August 2020: “Prayer Practices to Nourish Men (and Everyone)”, from the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, California, Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of … Continue reading →

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Finding Gratitude, Practicing the Examen Prayer: Prayer Practices to Nourish Men (and Everyone) Part Two

Posted on September 11, 2020 by fatherbrad1971

The following comes from the second part of a workshop on spirituality for men that I presented at the Center for Spiritual Development, Orange, California, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange, August 29, 2020. “Twice a day, … Continue reading →

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Prayer Forms to Nourish Men. Part One: Compline/Night Prayer

Posted on September 2, 2020 by fatherbrad1971

We must know that God regards our purity of heart and tears of compunction, not our many words. Prayer should therefore be short and pure, unless perhaps it is prolonged under the inspiration of divine grace. In community, however, prayer … Continue reading →

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