Cultivating friendship with Christ

CEBU, Philippines - Listening to the Word of God in Scripture (Lectio Divina) is a traditional way of cultivating friendship with Christ. It is a way of listening to the texts of Scripture as if the person was in a conversation with Christ and He was suggesting a topic of conversation. The daily encounter with Christ and reflection on His word leads the people beyond acquaintanceship, to an attitude of friendship, trust and love.

Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares a person to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, the gift wherein the person experiences the presence of God  within him, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer then conciousness itself.

This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.

Contemplative Outreach Philippines and Saint Theresa’s Cebu presents “Developing our Relationship with God in Silence and His Word”, a whole-day “Introduction to Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina”,tomorrow from 8am to 5pm at STC, R.Aboitiz St. (enter via Aboitiz St, Gate 3). For more information, contact Baby Dumdum 09326085375 or the Accounting office 2536351. Those who plan to attend must bring their own food for lunch.  (FREEMAN)