Reflections - Exploring Christian Spirituality
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| Blog Name: | Reflections - Exploring Christian Spirituality |
| Url: | http://kathwilliamson.blogspot.com/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | Christian, meditation, spirituality |
| Description: | Exploring different aspects of Christian spirituality, prayer and meditation, particularly those methods passed down to us through the monastic traditioin: Lectio divina, Ignatian spirituality, Celtic spirituality. |
| Popularity: | 11 Followers |
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The Story of the Bible
Have you ever felt that you didn't really 'get' the Bible. What is it all about? What is the overall story? How does it all hang together?If you have a spare hour and would like to listen to a well-presented overview then try this link:The whole Bible in one hourAnd in the meantime, here is a passage from Proverbs Chapter 8 that is mentioned in this talk. It is a beautiful passage about Wisdom - and it talks in terms of Wisdom being personified as a woman. Take your time with this passage. Read and re-read it and then let it swirl through your being.Wisdom’s Part in Creation
Have you ever felt that you didn't really 'get' the Bible. What is it all about? What is the overall story? How does it all hang together?If you have a spare hour and would like to listen to a well-presented overview then try this link:The whole Bible in one hourAnd in the meantime, here is a passage from Proverbs Chapter 8 that is mentioned in this talk. It is a beautiful passage about Wisdom - and it talks in terms of Wisdom being personified as a woman. Take your time with this passage. Read and re-read it and then let it swirl through your being.Wisdom’s Part in Creation
The History of Christianity
The BBC's series of programmes on the history of Christianity is being repeated on BBC4 and can you can still start at the beginning using BBC iPlayer. Here is Episode 1 of The History of Christianity
The BBC's series of programmes on the history of Christianity is being repeated on BBC4 and can you can still start at the beginning using BBC iPlayer. Here is Episode 1 of The History of Christianity
Famous Prayers - Hildegard of Bingen
This is a prayer taken from the writings of Hildegard of Bingen. It shows her holistic view of the world and our place in it. There is no 'dualism' here that separates body from spirit - we are a whole - our body worships God as well as our mind and our spirit.A definite antidote to St Augustine!A Prayer of AwarenessGod is the foundation for everythingThis God undertakes, God gives.Such that nothing that is necessary f
This is a prayer taken from the writings of Hildegard of Bingen. It shows her holistic view of the world and our place in it. There is no 'dualism' here that separates body from spirit - we are a whole - our body worships God as well as our mind and our spirit.A definite antidote to St Augustine!A Prayer of AwarenessGod is the foundation for everythingThis God undertakes, God gives.Such that nothing that is necessary f
Spotlight on ... Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard of Bingen was an amazing woman! In a male-dominated medieval world, she made her voice heard and stood resolutely for those things she believed in - yet still managed to keep the support of those in authority who she needed on her side. Overcoming many odds, resisting any tempta
Hildegard of Bingen was an amazing woman! In a male-dominated medieval world, she made her voice heard and stood resolutely for those things she believed in - yet still managed to keep the support of those in authority who she needed on her side. Overcoming many odds, resisting any tempta
Famous Prayers - An Old Irish Blessing
Here is a lovely old Celtic blessing which I found on this site. It is both very simple and very profound. I think the first line is particularly deep - there is something of God in all things calm and serene. We can reach out and 'touch' that calm when we come across it - and we can reach and touch God in the peace and quietness of silence. If you are one of those people who are frightened or wary of silence, take this simple prayer with you into just five minutes of silence. Read it silently and dwell on the part that speaks to you most. And I pray that y
Here is a lovely old Celtic blessing which I found on this site. It is both very simple and very profound. I think the first line is particularly deep - there is something of God in all things calm and serene. We can reach out and 'touch' that calm when we come across it - and we can reach and touch God in the peace and quietness of silence. If you are one of those people who are frightened or wary of silence, take this simple prayer with you into just five minutes of silence. Read it silently and dwell on the part that speaks to you most. And I pray that y
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