The Practice Podcast
The Practice
The Practice is a community that gathers for worship, prayer, teaching, and communion. The Scripture, prayers, and songs of our opening liturgy help us to set aside all that distracts us from the Lord's loving presence. We slow down to learn and engage the spiritual practices that help us to walk with Jesus. Every gathering, we center around the communion table to meet with Christ in a tangible way.
Through all of this, we are seeking to create a sacred space, both in our gatherings and in our everyday lives, so we can practice the way of Jesus together for the sake of the world.
Through all of this, we are seeking to create a sacred space, both in our gatherings and in our everyday lives, so we can practice the way of Jesus together for the sake of the world.
Episodes
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Mar 12, 2018 • 54min
The Passion and Compassion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
On 3.11.18, Kellye Fabian guided us in the truth that Jesus' passion was the greatest act of compassion the world has ever known.
Feb 26, 2018 • 48min
Agony in the Garden
On 2.25.27, Ashlee Eiland guided us into the agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Feb 12, 2018 • 19min
Contemplation to Prepare for Lent
Last night, Father Michael led us in a contemplation to help us prepare for the season of Lent. We imagined ourselves at the foot of the cross and asked: How is God inviting you to deepen your practice of prayer during Lent? What might God be inviting you to fast from to experience greater freedom in Christ? How is God inviting you to express solidarity with the poor and suffering face of Christ in the world?
Feb 12, 2018 • 46min
Journey to the Cross
On 2.11.18, Father Michael led us into the third movement of the Spiritual Exercises and prepared us for the season of Lent.
Feb 8, 2018 • 11min
Imaginative Prayer Series: Peter's Confession (Mark 8:27-30)
This is the final contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet Jesus face-to-face and grow in intimacy with Him.
Jan 29, 2018 • 13min
Imaginative Prayer Series: Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
This is the ninth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet Jesus face-to-face and grow in intimacy with Him. (Jesus in the Storm by Gustave Dore)
Jan 29, 2018 • 23min
The Rite of Forgiveness
On 1.28.18, Frederica Mathewes-Green introduced our community to the Eastern Orthodox practice, the Rite of Forgiveness.
Jan 22, 2018 • 26min
Imaginative Prayer Series: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
This is the eighth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet Jesus face-to-face and grow in intimacy with Him. (Return of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt)
Jan 22, 2018 • 53min
The Public Life of Christ
On 1.22.18, Gail Donahue led us through an exploration of the hospitality of Christ. Hospitality is essential because it is the heartbeat of God.
Jan 15, 2018 • 11min
Imaginative Prayer Series: Jesus Calls the Disciples (Mark 1:16-20)
This is the seventh contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet Jesus face-to-face and grow in intimacy with Him.
