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Sacred Practices

Morning Office

Posted on January 29, 2018February 3, 2018 by stufffromthestuff
photo of author's prayer corner

Christian daily prayer services, known as offices, developed into their canonical form with the rise of monastic daily cycles of prayer, known as the Hours.

Posted in Sacred PracticesTagged liturgy, prayer, Sacred Practices, Scripture, spirituality15 Comments

Lectio Divina (Senses of Scripture)

Posted on January 22, 2018February 4, 2018 by stufffromthestuff
Hands in prayer over an open Bible

Lectio Divina, or 'sacred reading,' is the deliberate devotional reading of Scripture for personal insight and communion with God. While there are many variations of this practice, this week's practice focused on exploring different layers of meaning within the text.

Posted in featured, Sacred PracticesTagged Sacred Practices, Scripture, spirituality19 Comments

Journaling

Posted on January 16, 2018February 3, 2018 by stufffromthestuff
Feature image for Journaling - an open journal bathed in light

Journaling has been called the world’s oldest form of self-help. But how might it work as an intentionally spiritual practice?

Posted in Sacred PracticesTagged narrative, psychology, Sacred Practices, spirituality, writing13 Comments

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