Contemplative Life Blog
Why Contemplative Life?
The primary reason to begin contemplative life in the stillness of your home is because the world constantly works to separate you from Jesus by covering and clouding your nous — that "highest part of the human creature, [the] contemplative faculty by which man is able to seek God." (1) Your home...
Three Difficult Requirements for Contemplative Life
The nature of reality, how to know that reality, and overcoming pride and admitting being wrong are the three most difficult requirements for contemplative life. The first two are difficult because the western world since at least AD 1000 has destroyed the truth that there is a spiritual realm and...
How to Contact Me
Contact me about this website or contemplative life. Send an email to stillnessathome@gmail.com On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I am like the man on the left. On Saturdays like the second from the left, On Sundays like the third from the left. On Talkative Tuesdays you will get the fourth...
John: Site Owner
In this post I give a brief biography and my beliefs so you know the world view behind every post. I also give a disclaimer you should always keep in mind. BIOGRAPHY I am a grandfather, self-employed consultant, widower, and withdrawn from the world. My days and nights are devoted to work and...
Who is this website for?
Intended Readers Is Christian contemplative life and hesychasm on your spiritual path? Are your best days filled with praying without ceasing and rejoicing as encouraged by Saint Paul? If so, I invite you to explore how StillnessAtHome.com can help you. I hope every visitor finds something...
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 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). Lectio...
Contemplative life for all Christians
Contemplative life for all Christians! Welcome to the Stillness at Home website about contemplative life for all Christians and making your home a sanctuary. You will learn what contemplative life is, its meaning, and how to do lectio divina. This first and main post is the definition of...