The series was an introduction to the practice of prayer taught by Fr. Mark Brown. The Scriptures and those who have gone before us have left us rich insights into prayer and many different pathways of personal devotion. These monthly sessions introduced participants to the extraordinary variety of devotional practices, and offered guidance in discovering ways of praying authentic for them.
Subjects included the psalms, praying with icons, the rosary, and the spiritual practices of the Saints.
Video recordings of Classes
Class 1, October 4, 2020: The Psalter – Invitation to Transparency
Class 2, November 1, 2020: The Prayer of Jesus – His Teachings and Example
Class 3, December 6, 2020: The Prayers of Liturgy; the Liturgy as Prayer
Class 4, January 3, 2021: Praying with Scripture: “Lectio Divina”
Class 5, February 7, 2021: Repetitive Prayer: The Rosary and the “Jesus Prayer”
Class 6, March 7, 2021: Visual Prayer: Praying with Icons
Class 7, May 2, 2021: Contemplative Prayer: Silence, Centering, Unknowing
Class 8, June 6, 2021: Spiritual Practice: Rule of Life, Retreat, Resources
Resources
A digital version of the current Book of Common Prayer ; click on “The Psalter” on the left side of the page to access the 1979 BCP psalter
“Hour by Hour” is a streamlined version of the daily office from the Episcopal tradition
“Praying with the Psalms” contains a year of daily meditations and prayers on the psalms
