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RHYTHMS of Life Spiritual

Foundational Practices for Cultivating Key Habits of the Heart Spiritual Rhythms

STOP LOOK LISTEN Spiritual Rhythms

The Discipline of Contemplative PAUSING STOP (STILLNESS)

The Discipline of Contemplative SEEING LOOK (AWARENESS)

The Discipline of Contemplative HEARING LISTEN (ATTENTIVENESS)

The Practice of CENTERING PRAYER Spiritual MEDITATION (Quiet Presence) STOP

The Practice of DAILY EXAMEN Spiritual INVENTORY (Prayerful Discernment) LOOK

The Practice of LECTIO DIVINA Spiritual READING (Attentive Listening) LISTEN

The Practice of CENTERING PRAYER Spiritual MEDITATION (Quiet Presence) STOP

1 My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother like a weaned child is my soul within me. PSALM 131:1-2

Choose a sacred word as the symbol of your intention to consent to God’s presence and action within.

Sitting comfortably and with eyes closed, settle briefly and silently introduce the sacred word as the symbol of your consent to God’s presence and action within.

When you become aware of thoughts, return ever-so-gently to the sacred word.

At the end of the prayer period, remain in silence with eyes closed for a couple of minutes.

Be with God within Use a word to stay Use the word to return

The Practice of DAILY EXAMEN Spiritual INVENTORY (Prayerful Discernment) LOOK

“RUMMAGING FOR GOD” Praying Backwards through Your Day Dennis Hamm, S.J.

LT 3F Method

LIGHT L

LIGHT L Pray for God’s Illumination

THANKS T

THANKS T Review the Day with Gratitude

FEELINGS FOCUS FUTURE 3 F

FEELINGS 3 F Engage the senses, feelings, and emotions

FOCUS 3 F Pray over the dominant feeling

FUTURE 3 F Pray with expectant heart for tomorrow

FEELINGS FOCUS FUTURE 3 F

The Practice of LECTIO DIVINA Spiritual READING (Attentive Listening) LISTEN

LECTIO READING MEDITATIO REFLECTING ORATIO RESPONDING CONTEMPLATIO RESTING

Spiritual Rhythms STOP LOOK LISTEN Pausing Seeing Hearing Spiritual Meditation Spiritual Inventory Spiritual Reading Centering Examen Lectio Stillness Attentiveness Awareness