tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235506664529238311.post6010126195185140193..comments2022-03-25T05:36:27.652-06:00Comments on Catholic Spiritual Direction: - Contemplation and Meditation - Distinctions and InteractionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235506664529238311.post-18461835025754765932009-01-12T17:05:00.000-07:002009-01-12T17:05:00.000-07:00Also - here is a direct link to the post. http://...Also - here is a direct link to the post. http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=299421 However, if you are not signed up presently, it will probably take you through a few screens to get your user account set up. Well worth the effort.D.A. Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051227439864739763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235506664529238311.post-55501412041407717122009-01-12T17:03:00.000-07:002009-01-12T17:03:00.000-07:00Dear Anonymous - Father John is heading out of tow...Dear Anonymous - Father John is heading out of town shortly so he might not be able to respond. There is a thread on Catholic.com forums that will begin to answer your questions. Here's the link - http://forums.catholic.com/ search for "Ascetic and Mystical Theology" post by "lifeisawesome." I believe the beginning of your journey is answered there by a few of the later posts by senior members. If not, let me know and I will put the question in Father John's queue.. Hope that helps - In Christ, DanD.A. Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051227439864739763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235506664529238311.post-6686065548295466292009-01-12T13:41:00.000-07:002009-01-12T13:41:00.000-07:00Hello!I read your post on the distinction between ...Hello!<BR/>I read your post on the distinction between contemplation and meditation… I understand that God draws us to Himself in contemplation and so it is a gift. But, my question is – if one feels drawn to that kind of prayer – and to experience God in prayer in a deeper way – how does one go about starting out on that road? Currently I do 15 minutes mediation in the morning. But, it seems to me that if I want to try more Lectio Divina/contemplative type prayer, it would require more time. That is kind of challenging (but, a challenge I’m willing to take!), with my daily and other spiritual commitments. Any practical advice? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com