Summer 2020: Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Practice and Prayer
Stressed? Anxious? Simply looking for more stillness or connection to the sacred in your life?
Come learn about and practice the ancient tradition of contemplative prayer and how it can contribute to your spiritual, personal, and professional life. This informal series will feature experts and leaders from across the country, as well as ample time for communal, guided meditative prayer. Though our focus will be primarily on Christian contemplative practices, insights from many traditions will inform our conversations. All are welcome!
Sponsored by:
- John Main Center for Meditation and Interreligious Dialogue at Georgetown University
- Office of Mission and Ministry at Loyola Marymount University
Meetings:
All meetings will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern and will include a communal, guided contemplative experience. Pre-registration is required to access Zoom links.
Thursday, June 18 | 10 - 11:30 Pacific, 1 - 2:30 Eastern
Topic: Longing for Belonging: Contemplation as an Exercise in Consciousness
Featuring: Dr. Leah Marie Buturain, Lecturer in Theological Studies (Loyola Marymount University)
Thursday, July 9 | 10 - 11:30 Pacific, 1 - 2:30 Eastern
Topic: Contemplation and Writing -- A discussion on contemplative practice and meditation as a tool for writing and academic publishing.
Featuring: Dr. Carole Sargent, Director of the Office of Scholarly Publications (Georgetown University)
Thursday, July 23 | 10 - 11:30 Pacific, 1 - 2:30 Eastern
Topic: Contemplation and Animation -- A discussion on meditation and spirituality in one’s daily career and personal life.
Featuring: Paul Demeyer, creative producer/director (TV: Duckman, The Rugrats, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Miles from Tomorrowland; Movies: The Rugrats in Paris, The Rugrats Movie, and The Wild Thornberrys)
Thursday, August 6 | 10 - 11:30 Pacific, 1 - 2:30 Eastern
Topic: Flourishing On a Jesuit Campus -- A discussion on mindfulness, meditation, contemplation, and the Jesuit relational approach to wellness.
Featuring: Fr. Michael Braden, SJ, Minister of the LMU Jesuit Community
All meetings are come-as-you-can; attendance at every meeting is not required or expected.