Jesus challenged the disciples. With the Emmaus disciples, he gradually initiated a dialogue with them.  After scolding them for being ‘slow’, he patiently explained the Scripture and he was recognised when He shared a meal with them, in the breaking of the bread.  Jesus never forces people to believe in Him. He evokes deep questions in them and stirs wonder.  If we want to be like Jesus, we should walk with others and meet them where they are at.  We try to make Jesus known and loved to others by being more of a witness than a teacher.  The Saints were great witness of faith.  We witness the presence of Christ in their lives by their actions.  “Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses” (St Paul VI)

Christian Meditation: Stillness, Silence, Simplicity

Christian Meditation is contemplative prayer.  It is easy to learn:

1. Be still.

Sit still, back upright.  Breathe normally.  Close your eyes lightly.

2. Be silent.

Silently repeat Ma-ra-na-tha.  Focus on this sacred word.  Repeat continually.

3. Be simple

Let go of all your thoughts.  When your mind wanders return to the sacred word.  No evaluation required.  Be open to the Holy Spirit working in the silence. 

Christian Meditation can greatly benefit your personal relationship with God because it allows you to take the time to slow down and truly talk to Him. Some other benefits include reduced feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.  

Rebecca Stevenson