Christian Meditation

Find a quiet place. Sit down with your back upright. Sit still.

Gently close your eyes and begin to recite your prayer-word, or mantra,

silently,

interiorly and lovingly throughout the time of your meditation:

"Ma-ra-na-tha." Say it as four equally-stressed syllables.

It is an Aramaic word (which is the language that Jesus spoke) and it means

"Come,

Lord." It is found in the Scriptures and is one of the earliest prayers in

the

Christian tradition.

Do not think about the meaning of the word. Just give your attention to the

sound

of it throughout the time of your meditation, from the beginning to the

end.

Whenever distractions arise, simply return to your mantra. Meditate for 30

minutes

each morning and each evening, every day of your life. Father John

always said:

"Just say your word." Meditation is a way of pure prayer marked by

silence,

stillness, and simplicity.

source: http://www.christianmeditation11step.org/howtomeditate.html

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