“Be still and know that I am God”
Julian Meetings are groups of people who meet together regularly
to practise silent, contemplative prayer.
 At
a Julian Meeting we sit in a circle and relax in the presence of
God. A short devotional reading, or some music, leads into a time of
silent prayer, with a cross or candle in the centre to focus on as
we open ourselves to God and wait on Him.
Many people find that the prayer of loving attention;
contemplative prayer; the prayer of silence; the prayer of the heart
– very helpful ways of waiting on God in silence, listening to Him,
resting in Him and having a conversation with God.
Our words, our thoughts, our thanks and praise, our requests, our
saying sorry are all important, but these need to be balanced by
times of listening to God. In any conversation or relationship we
need both to speak and to listen.
What we do is perhaps best expressed by
"Relax your body and quieten your mind
Be open to God in the silence
God is with you – here, now
Do not strive or be anxious
Be silent, be still and let God reach you
Let God love you"
More information:
www.thejulianmeetings.net
If you require further information please don’t hesitate to
contact
JeremyLCooper@aol.com or
viviennesommerville@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome. |
