Corpus Christi Center for Spiritual Development and Faith Formation
Lectures, Workshops, Reatreats, Scripture, Prayer, and Meditation
(Please consult parish bulletin for ongoing activity announcements)
Book of the Month: Each month Fr. Richard makes suggestions on books to read to further our Spiritual Development.
Recent Suggestions Include
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr
In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or “gone down” are the only ones who understand “up.” Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the opposite. What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as “falling upward.” In fact, it is not a loss but somehow actually a gain, as we have all seen with elders who have come to their fullness. He explains why the second half of life can and should be full of spiritual richness, and offers a new view of how spiritual growth happens. This important book explores the counterintuitive message that we grow spiritually much more by doing wrong than by doing right.
Take Time for Personal Prayer:
3-Minute Retreat Loyola Press’s highly popular 3-Minute Retreat is available via newsletter and app for the iPhone® and iPod touch® and the iPad. Each day, a new retreat features soothing music, Scripture verses, and reflective thoughts and questions. Meaningful time with God is always just a touch away. (Download the App.)
Contemplative Prayer Maybe you’re not the memorized prayer type of person, nor do you like to be confined to a scripture reading or a devotional book. Not to worry, there are many ways to pray and this one only takes your presence and attention. For those who have plenty of excuses for not praying but genuinely want to know God’s presence, contemplative prayer may be something to try.
Jesuit Prayer: JesuitPrayer.org Daily prayer is essential for nourishing our relationship with Christ. We become ever more mindful of God’s presence in all facets of our lives. Through the daily Scripture, Reflection, and Prayer, JesuitPrayer.org helps people be fortified in God’s faithfulness and his invitation to move through your day in a spirit of service to others. The prayer experience is provided every day of the week, with reflections rooted in Ignatian spirituality.
Other 6 Ignatius of Loyola, the 16th-century founder of the Jesuits, devised an “examination of consciousness”—a prayerful review of the day intended to help people recognize where they were finding, or needing to find, God in their lives. Other6 takes the essence of this centuries-old practice of the Examen and adapts it for today’s Internet-driven world by posing two questions: Where have you found God today? and Where do you need to find God today?
Daily Devotions: These daily devotions have been suggested by Fr. Richard.
'Word for the Day'
Sometimes a tune gets into our head and we just can't get rid of it. Over and under and in between our thoughts that melody keeps repeating itself. Something like that can happen with a saying. And just as a song that keeps going around in our head can cheer us up, so can an encouraging word.
Our Word for the Day intends to do just that - give you a boost, whenever it comes to your mind. It's short enough for you to read it once or twice before you start your day. Try this and you might find yourself at the end of that day more grateful, more joyful.
PS. If Word for the Day speaks to your heart, you can make it your homepage and you can subscribe to receive it daily via email.
Practicing Spirituality with Joan Chittister Joan Chittister is a Benedictine sister and the Executive Director of Benetvision: A Resource and Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality. Her bold vision of the faith is grounded in the spiritual practices of the Rule of Saint Benedict, including listening, hospitality, humility, and peace. Whether her subject is the Ten Commandments, friendship between women, the wisdom of the world's religions, the psalms, the seasons of life, or becoming fully human, Chittister's writings are filled with thought-provoking quotations and wonderful teaching stories.
In "Practicing Spirituality with Joan Chittister," we look to her for spiritual practices that are at the core of our devotion to God, our yearning for justice and peace, and our understanding of the mystical and contemplative path. This 40-part e-course consist of emails containing a passage from one of Chittister's many books and a related practice suggestion.
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Sometimes a tune gets into our head and we just can't get rid of it. Over and under and in between our thoughts that melody keeps repeating itself. Something like that can happen with a saying. And just as a song that keeps going around in our head can cheer us up, so can an encouraging word.