021 Mental Health and Contemplative Prayer (with AJ Sherrill)

Feb 3, 2022

36:10

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Is There a Difference Between Mindfulness and Contemplative Prayer?

Introduction

5min

The Absurdity of Contemplative Prayer

5min

The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Contemplation

3min

Is There a Difference Between Mindfulness and Contemplative Prayer?

3min

Conscious Partial Attention

5min

Breath Is a Crucial Part of Life

4min

Breathing Is So Important

3min

How Deep Breaths Can Help You Focus

4min

God, I'm With You and I See You and I Love You

4min

Can contemplative prayer be crucial not only for spiritual growth, but also for mental health? Can it help us overcome the busy brain of modern life?

I'm joined with AJ Sherril to talk about his new book, Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer. Find AJ on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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