The Prayer of Loving Attention: CarmelCast Episode 69

Published 2024-05-24
St. John of the Cross defines contemplation as "an inflow of God into the soul." In this episode, we discuss his teaching on how we can respond to God's invitation to contemplative prayer.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Patricia-lc8cf
    Thank you for using a Q&A format for a difficult subject. I am an OCDS for 29 years. This is probably the clearest and most easily understood description of contemplation that I have heard. I love your videos. Thank you so much!
  • @halleylujah247
    This is a beautiful conversation to be a part of thank you Fathers. Please pray for my continued conversion and for the conversion of my husband.
  • @KHa-xr3eo
    I am a Carmelite as well and vey grateful to you, dear Fathers.
  • This is one of the best discussions and explanations of contemplative prayer I have ever heard. May God bless you both! Thank you!
  • Oh my goodness…! This Podcast was recommended to me by a friend priest and is such answer to prayer. I had not heard about your channel before. This past week in Adoration I came in with my scripture reading, my Rosary and ready to meditate but as I sat there I felt like just quietly seating there and say nothing. It felt like a breath of fresh air to just be present looking at the Lord and letting go. Of course my heart felt full of consolation. It happened 3 times this week. Even in the afternoon where it can be easy to feel so relax I could fall asleep. I did not, it was just stillness, thank so much! I’m eager to hear more of your Podcast and get to know you all! God bless you!
  • For me, the most effective form of prayer begins with an open heart. The heart open to give if ourself honestly and intimately to God and to be open to receive Gods graces. 🙏
  • I discovered the book "Divine Intimacy" and the Carmelites three years ago (at the end of 2020). I'm on my fourth read through. I've been waiting for this episode. Thank you for your wonderful explanation of contemplation!
  • @lisac.7423
    very helpful and practical explanations of a book which I found difficult to understand . thanks be to God for this video ministry 🙏
  • Excellent! Clear! True to experience! Not what we do or give but what is done and given to us. Encounter with the One who first encounters us. Thanks. Blessings for this good work. Prayer for all of you and the prayers of the world.👍🙏🕊
  • @SacredHeart3
    So beautiful, so helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻 May God bless you & continue to inspire you to do many more lessons! You have a wonderful way of explaining very deep concepts.
  • Thank you, Brothers! Your podcasts are so very helpful as we climb higher and search deeper. Peace🕊️
  • @carlworden672
    I learn so much from your podcasts. Thank you so much.
  • Thank you for this wonderful podcast. Please pray for me as I struggle to resist evils in my prayer. God bless you all.
  • @paulheffron4836
    Learning from these godly young men gives me hope in the younger generation when so many seem to be walking away from any form of faith.
  • @femmecorbeau
    Oh you answer so many of my questions! Thank you so much. I too love this podcast.
  • @gmacch
    Wow! Tulips are awesome! This is an awesome analogy. I love all your episodes, and I'm REALLY loving this one. Thank you, Friars.
  • @littleflower518
    Listened last night and now I get to see your beautiful faces! 💞🙏🏻🌹
  • @TheRaphael36
    very good content! following from Brazil. hug to the friar Paris