Contemplative Prayer with Gregorian Chant
A journey by Gergo Bacskai
Six sessions of contemplative prayer written by Gergo Bacskai, with Gregorian chant at the opening, the close and in the silences: arriving in God's presence, the Jesus Prayer, Lectio Divina, the Examen, gratitude with the Magnificat, and resting in silence.
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Session 1: Arriving in God's Presence
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What you'll practise
- Stillness — Sitting upright and quiet, with the breath slow and natural, before God.
- The Jesus Prayer — One short prayer repeated with the breath, then silently.
- Lectio Divina — Slow prayer with a short passage: read, reflect, respond, rest.
- The Examen — An evening look back over the day: light, thanks, review, mercy, tomorrow.
- Gratitude — Naming gifts, and praying Mary's song of thanks from the Gospel of Luke.
- Silence — One word held lightly, and long wordless silence.
Sessions
6 sessions · 2 h
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1. Arriving in God's Presence
Sit in stillness, settle the breath, and rest in a single line of scripture: Be still, and know that I am God.
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2. The Jesus Prayer
One short, ancient prayer, prayed with the breath: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
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3. Lectio Divina
Pray with a short passage, slowly: Psalm 23 read, reflected on, answered and rested in, the four movements of Lectio Divina.
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4. The Examen
An evening prayer that looks back over the day with kindness: light, thanks, review, mercy and a look toward tomorrow.
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5. Gratitude and the Magnificat
Name what you are thankful for, then pray Mary's song from the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55), and rest in thanks.
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6. Resting in Silence
Very few words: one chosen word held lightly, and a long, wordless silence in God's presence.
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