Open Hands, Open Heart: Praying with the Psalms in Every Season

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You are warmly invited to join us for an online four-part series leaning into the wisdom & honesty of four Psalms, and then resting in God’s Presence through contemplative prayer.

Mondays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Sept, 1.15pm – 2pm

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A Sample 45 minute session:

A breath prayer based on the Psalm.

An art piece that helps us wonder about how we approach God in prayer.

Reading the Psalm through slowly, followed by a short facilitated reflection on parts of the Psalm.

Reading the Psalm again to notice what we are drawn to and what God might be saying to us through His Living Word.

Silence as Prayer and Prayer as paying attention to the moment, to whatever is arising and to God (Note: This may bring peace and attentiveness, but it just as easily may bring restlessness, agitation, distracting thoughts. The purpose of silence is not to eradicate this, it is to name it and bring it to God and then return again to resting in His Presence. The facilitator can offer different supports for this noticing and return.)

A Closing Blessing

You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you are able.

Facilitator: Lydia Monds is the Ministry Leader for the Church’s Ministry of Healing: Ireland. She holds a Masters in Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies. As part of her role she facilitates a variety of sessions and events, including Retreats, Contemplative Prayer Practices, Time in God’s Creation and Creative Programmes.