Contemplative Prayer 101

Develop a profound prayer practice through this immersive course on the contemplative tradition. How do you find God? When your soul longs for the spiritual, how do you find the time to turn within? Celebrated author and Pauline sister Kathryn James Hermes, F.S.P., invites you to look to the contemplative tradition for inspiration and answers. Prayer is one of the most essential acts of the Christian life. Regardless of your level of experience, you will find nourishment in this unique series. Sr. Hermes weaves together various strands of Christian living into a tapestry of spiritual development and Christian maturity. In these 24 meaningful lectures, you will find new horizons of contemplative living in today’s society. You will explore a variety of practical teachings on contemplative prayer from saints and the Catholic tradition that will help you develop your own spiritual life. You will explore what the ancient mystical tradition of the Church means today in our ever-changing world. You will also learn how to make time in your routine for focused, thoughtful prayer. Through contemplation, you will find paths to inner peace when your heart needs healing. This is a truly essential course for all Christians wishing to live prayerfully. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.