What I believe first and foremost about prayer is that it is relationship with God, and that is the key factor.
One way to reclaim [the] holy core that exists within us is to create a simple space where what is divine may be drawn out.
Prayer is—and should be—a mystery, the greatest mystery of all because in it you try to engage the God who is unknowable in ordinary conversation.
Contemplative practices are a place of connection among all religions and a potential source of wisdom for all people.
Celtic prayer is at the heart of Celtic Spirituality. To pray these prayers coming from the Celtic lands of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales one is drawn into the mystery of God’s presence in all things and the joy of expressing that presence in a pattern of praise and blessing.
An eight part series exploring the Lord's Prayer line by line
Belief divides the religions of the world, but prayer unites them. Across ages and cultures, prayers of Jews, Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and even non-theistic Buddhists have been strikingly similar in form, substance, and intention.
Prayer is—and should be—a mystery, the greatest mystery of all because in it you try to engage the God who is unknowable in ordinary conversation.
One way to reclaim [the] holy core that exists within us is to create a simple space where what is divine may be drawn out.
Robert Benson on Praying with Words
Popular spiritual author Robert Benson has been writing books, leading retreats and workshops, and sharing his experiences of faith for more than 25 years. He’s a passionate guy about many things, but most of all we wanted to talk with him about praying with words.
What I believe first and foremost about prayer is that it is relationship with God, and that is the key factor.
Celtic prayer is at the heart of Celtic Spirituality. To pray these prayers coming from the Celtic lands of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales one is drawn into the mystery of God’s presence in all things and the joy of expressing that presence in a pattern of praise and blessing.
Belief divides the religions of the world, but prayer unites them. Across ages and cultures, prayers of Jews, Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and even non-theistic Buddhists have been strikingly similar in form, substance, and intention.
Contemplative practices are a place of connection among all religions and a potential source of wisdom for all people.
