Christian Contemplative Expansion
Key Questions
What practices are featured in the Christian Contemplative Expansion highlight?
The highlight focuses on Litzler earth-farming integrated with WCCM nature prayer and a daily John 15:15 series using breath, verse, and silence to foster divine intimacy.
Who is Fr. John Shalhoub and what does he teach?
Fr. John Shalhoub of the Antiochian Orthodox tradition addresses the Kingdom as present heart-transformation, listening amid noise, and the roles of love and forgiveness.
What details are available about the Jesuit Ignatian Exercises retreat?
The 30-day retreat runs from June 29 to July 30, 2026, at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Parma, OH, and centers on the full Spiritual Exercises.
What topics does Brandon Gatson cover in his teaching?
Brandon Gatson contrasts godly wisdom with worldly wisdom, emphasizing discernment of truth from feelings and the renewal of the mind.
How is the faith-over-fear theme presented in the highlight?
It is explored through scripture and breath integration, including content from TruthWorks forToday that encourages faith over fear.
What is the focus of the daily Christian meditation series?
The series includes meditations such as "I Have Called You Friends" from John 15:15, guiding participants through breath, verse, and silence practices.
Are there resources on meditation for increasing spirituality?
Yes, related materials cover 15-minute daily meditation habits, spiritual phrases for starting meditation, and reflections drawn from Padre Pio's writings.
How does the highlight address listening in a noisy world?
It features Fr. John Shalhoub's guidance on listening to the eternal for spiritual peace, alongside broader contemplative practices like nature prayer.
Litzler earth-farming WCCM nature prayer and John 15:15 daily breath/verse/silence series build divine intimacy. New additions: Fr. John Shalhoub (Antiochian Orthodox) on Kingdom as present heart-transformation, listening amid noise, love/forgiveness; Jesuit 30-day Ignatian Exercises retreat (June 29-July 30 2026, Parma OH); Brandon Gatson on godly vs worldly wisdom, discerning truth from feelings and renewing the mind; faith-over-fear scripture/breath integration; Padre Pio writings on suffering, prayer and divine union.