Christ Mission Academy | S_Shel | Activity https://www.christmissionacademy.us/members-dashboard/ssheldon292/activity/ Activity feed for S_Shel. Thu, 07 May 2026 06:59:00 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7b02eea58a9734d1823e2cfcdea6f5fb S_Shel replied to the topic Centering Prayer. in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/centering-prayer/#post-5349 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 23:08:39 -0400 It seems counterproductive to spend long amounts of time with God in silence when there is so much to worry about and think about and do. At least that is what I’ve been tempted to think. When I’ve had times of anxiety and confusion about decisions or various difficulties in life I can fight against the need to just rest and trust God. Yet, I’ve…[Read more]

]]> 112fe0368b81e399b9ee433ef8a3de94 S_Shel replied to the topic BrianIpock_Lsn1 in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/brianipock_lsn1/#post-5348 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 22:59:35 -0400 Hi Brian, I also have used the Daily Office for daily prayer and am looking forward to learning Contemplative prayer. I just started this course and you have written this a year ago, so, I hope you were encouraged and deepened in your prayer life and growth with God.

]]> cfc54a7d06d36b9bb93555063840b667 S_Shel's profile was updated https://www.christmissionacademy.us/activity/p/491/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:44:56 -0400 0 88f669e75b14a81f5387eb5b6447f5a2 S_Shel started the topic SShel_Lsn1 in the forum Contemplative Prayer Forum https://www.christmissionacademy.us/forums/topic/sshel_lsn1/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:43:58 -0400 As I begin this course, what do you hope to gain from this study?

My motivation for participating in this course was to gain a deeper understanding of contemplative prayer. I have been reading and studying the last few months topics such as the Benedictine way of life, monasticism and practicing the presence of God. I hope to gain a more in…[Read more]

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