Christian Meditation for Parents

You're invited to Christian Meditation for Parents

When: Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

 

Where: SCM Campus at the prayer labyrinth in front of the school. Parents are invited to join us at 8:30am. We will begin our 20 minute meditation when the Primary drop-off wraps up.

 

What: Meditation is prayer in a simple form that dates back to the earliest Christian tradition. It is pure and undivided attention to God.

 

The goal of meditation is increased faith in God. Consider the image of two friends, resting by a roadside during a walk in the country, sitting back to back. This image reminds us that it is precious to sit silently, simply enjoying the comfort of the presence of a loved one. This is what grows between us when we sit silently in the presence of God - communication that is deeper than words. It develops relationship, more than knowledge.

 

To engage in meditation, you concentrate on a prayer word. Some Eastern traditions refer to this prayer word as a “mantra”. Repeat your prayer word silently, sitting comfortably with your back straight and your eyes lightly closed for 20 minutes. We suggest the prayer word “Maranatha” an Aramaic word that means “Come, Lord”. Gently dismiss any thoughts that may occur during the meditation time.

 

It is very common for thoughts to intrude during your meditation period. Meditation is simple, but it is not easy. It is an on-going practice that we strive to stay “faithful to”, rather than get “good at”. We will always be beginners, no matter how long we do it.

 

 

The World Community for Christian Tradition of Meditation wccm.org