I just arrived home after two great days of speaking at Denver Seminary's Spiritual Life Conference. I gave two talks on the contemplative life, what it means to really see, how the rational mind can only take us to the edge of the wilderness of God but can't take us in, that discursive prayer is conceptual like words printed on paper versus contemplative prayer which is pre-conceptual, more like the blank spaces between the words on the printed page.
I did another session on why liturgy matters and then celebrated a sung Eucharist. I wasn't sure how this last piece would be received but it turned out to be a rich time. I'm amazed how the conversation about contemplative spirituality is spreading...even at a Baptist seminary. Something is in the water. The tribe is increasing.
My talk on liturgy is on the Denver Seminary website. There is a long pause after the talk and the start of the actual sung liturgy so hang in if you want to hear the whole deal. My first talk on Learning to See is on the site as well. Thanks to my friend Howard Baker (Campus Chaplain and Instructor of Spiritual Formation) and Denver Seminary for having me...very gracious hosts!
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