Discover How Christian Meditation Transforms Lives
Welcome to our collection of personal stories from those who have embraced Christian meditation. These heartfelt testimonials share how silence, presence, and contemplative prayer open the way to peace, clarity, and a deeper relationship with God.
As you read, you’ll encounter honest reflections on the challenges, discoveries, and gifts that come with practicing Christian meditation. Each story offers a glimpse of how this prayerful way of being can shape daily life—helping us listen more deeply, respond with greater compassion, and rest in God’s abiding presence.
May these voices encourage and inspire you on your own journey of faith and presence.
Learning to Pause Before Reacting
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“As long as you’re doing it every day consistently, you can bring in the stillness.” — Mike Geluz
The Holy Silence: A Homily on the Practice of Presence
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“I noticed that Jesus’ words have a way of anchoring people in the present moment, the here and now.” — Steve Flowers
My Reflection On Contemplation
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“…I became an avid backpacker and one who loved to go for quiet walks in nature to be present to that which I could not name but knew to be real and very present to me. ” — Joe Lonergan
Returning to Essence: The Daily Gift of Meditation
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“I was omitting, in a sense, to remember and to be renewed in my essence.” — John Philip Newell
This Breath, This Moment: A Poem Inspired by Practicing Presence
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In this heartfelt poem, Dave Kraybill reflects on the sacred act of breathing and the quiet strength found in presence. Inspired by Choosing Presence and the Practicing Presence app, his words gently remind us that life’s beauty unfolds one breath at a time.