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Is Contemplation for Ordinary Christians?
Many laypeople believe that because they are called to an active life—balancing work, family, and daily responsibilities—they are too...
Robert Barnett
Feb 112 min read
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Discerning the Voices in Your Head: A Guide for Meditation, Contemplation, and Ritual Work
Meditative and contemplative practices, as well as ritual invocations, often bring us face-to-face with the “voices” in our minds. These...
Robert Barnett
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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The Beatitudes: A Path to Spiritual Fulfillment
The Beatitudes, a key part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, are a profound set of teachings that provide a blueprint for Christian living....
Robert Barnett
May 14, 20243 min read
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Title: Navigating the Mystical Path: A Guide to Spiritual Exploration
In the world of spirituality, there exists a profound journey that leads seekers toward the mystical realm—the realm where one...
Robert Barnett
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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The Spiritual Art of Christian Contemplation: Insights from Thomas Merton, and others
Christian contemplation, a form of prayer that allows us to experience God's presence within us, is an ancient tradition rooted in the...
Robert Barnett
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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The Power of Meditating on Bible Verses: Finding Inner Peace and Spiritual Growth
The Power of Meditating on the Bible: Find Inner Peace and Spiritual Growth!
Robert Barnett
May 21, 20234 min read
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Thomas Merton's Meditation Practice: A Fusion of Christian and Eastern Contemplative Practices
I. Introduction Thomas Merton, a 20th-century Trappist monk, remains a guiding light in the realms of spirituality, interfaith...
Robert Barnett
May 19, 20232 min read
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The Simplest Meditation and Contemplation Practices
Simple Meditation and Contemplation Practices
Robert Barnett
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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The Greatest Contemplative of All Time: An Ode to Buddha
The Buddha is the Greatest Contemplative of All Time.
Robert Barnett
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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The Benefits of a Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Mindfulness meditation is a practice that has gained immense popularity in recent years. It is a form of meditation that helps...
Robert Barnett
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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Advanced Christian Contemplation
Prayer is concise, but it is the secret to Christian Contemplation. All you need to do is believe God is with you. That's all.
Robert Barnett
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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Beginning Christian Contemplation
Beginning Contemplation Contemplation This beginning course in Contemplative Prayer aims to teach fundamental theories and practices of...
Robert Barnett
Jun 23, 20223 min read
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Contemplation- Hit the Reset Button
"Resilience in Distraction: The Search for Serenity Amid Chaos" Everyday life rings with a cacophony of sounds - the echoing clink of my...
Robert Barnett
May 19, 20212 min read
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