Contemplative Life Blog

Who is this website for?

Intended Readers I hope every visitor finds something helpful, even if it confirms they don't want anything to do with contemplative life — at least not now!  But I do have a particular audience in mind. First, this site is for those on the journey to dwell with God.  It is written for Christians...

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Lectio Divina  — Defined

Lectio Divina — Defined

Lectio divina (LEK-si-oh dih-VEE-nuh) is relaxed, attentive Bible reading that lets God speak to your heart and illuminate of your mind. It's about what God does. Lectio divina was mentioned twice in the website's first post:  Contemplative Life for all Christians (Contemplative Life Defined)....

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Contemplative life for all Christians

Contemplative life for all Christians

Contemplative life for all Christians! This is the Stillness at Home website about contemplative life for all Christians. In the Spirit of the desert fathers and mothers, Saint John Cassian, Saint Benedict, Saint Gregory Palamas, Saint Teresa of Avila, the Philokalia, and Abbess Cécile Bruyerè,...

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