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Category: Contemplative prayer

Breathe slow, breathe deep

30 July 2021 blogpastor Leave a comment

One of the things I learned from being in prayer retreats is the importance of a rested body to prayer. I would be encouraged by the spiritual director to settle in and relax, take walks and sleep as much as I needed. He knew from experience that many Singaporeans who came for retreats were usually […]

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My One Biggest Distraction From Prayer & Meditation

22 July 2021 blogpastor Leave a comment

It’s the mobile phone. So accessible. So fast. So handy. A computer in a pocket-sized gadget. And one that your body, mind and soul can get so attached to that you automatically pick it up whenever its nearby, and your fingers find their homes and favourite tap dance patterns. So much is in the handphone. […]

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Sacred Reading or “Lectio Divina”

16 July 2021 blogpastor Leave a comment

The “lectio divina”(Latin) or “sacred reading” is the bread and butter of my time with the Lord. It is the method I use the most. Maybe it is because of its familiarity. Most Christians who are familiar with the Quiet Time would see its resemblance to the four movements of lectio divina. In the past, […]

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