Contemplative Prayer and Meditation
Contemplative Prayer
Christian Meditation Groups in Highgate
Tues 9-9.30am: Christian Meditation, St Joseph's Retreat,
Highgate Hill N19.
Tues 7.30pm: Charismatic Prayer Group, St Joseph's.
Wed 8pm: Meditation (beginners), St Joseph's. Fri 12.30-1pm: Christian Meditation, United Reformed Church, Pond Square Chapel. Fri 8pm: Christian Meditation, St Joseph's.
All welcome at any of these groups.
Westminster Centre for Spirituality Meetings mostly in the Hinsley Room, Morpeth Terrace, access between main doors of Westminster Cathedral and the bookshop. Fee may be asked for some events but usually donation welcome. First Wednesday Quiet Day Take time out to explore your spiritual journey between 12 noon and 4.30pm. At 12 noon there will an input on prayer and at 12.30pm we will have 20 minutes silent meditation. At 2pm and 3.30pm there will be a short input and guidance on prayer, then time for reflection and sharing. During the day there will be an opportunity to talk one to one with an experienced prayer guide. These days are free of charge and open to anyone of faith and none. THEMES AND FACILITATORS 3 February. Blessed are the Gentle Led by John Woodhouse, Inter-faith coordinator. 3 March. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Led by Claire Blood, spiritual director. 7 April. Resurrection Led by Fr. Michael Dunne chaplain at Westminster Cathedral. 5 May. Praying with St. Francis de Sales Led by Michael Moran, worker for peace and reconciliation. 2 June. Blessed are the Persecuted Led by Eileen Dutt Oblate Coordinator for WCCM. 7 July. Praying with St. Ignatius of Loyola Led by Michael Dorey, spiritual director. 4 August. Blessed are the Merciful Led by Fr. Alan McLean, parish priest in Southwark diocese. 1 September. Praying with St. Augustine Led by Margaret Lane,lay contemplative. 6 October. Praying with St. Benedict Led by Fr. Robin Burgess,Ealing Abbey, spiritual director. 3 November. Blessed are those who Mourn Led by Mary Lean,spiritual director. 1 December. Nativity Led by Jill Benet, coordinator CO UK. Christian Meditation Group The group meets every Monday evening (except Bank holidays) in the Hinsley Room. This is an opportunity to renew one's prayer life following the tradition of the desert fathers,rediscovered by the Benedictine monk, John Main. Each session lasts about an hour, beginning with a short talk and leading to 25 minutes of silent prayer. Lunchtime Meditation takes place Monday to Friday,12.30 to 1pm, in the little chapel in St. Paul's Bookshop, next to the Cathedral in the piazza. There will be an introductory programme of six weeks, for anyone interested in this form of prayer, every lent and advent. For further information please ring 020 7231 6278. All welcome to any of these events. For further information please contact the Director of the Centre, Clergy House, 42 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QW, or telephone 020 7798 9081.
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