Christian Contemplative Practice - Oamaru, NZ

18/09/2022

I found Abigail's story of embodiment inspirational and utterly joyful! Advance notice, there are a couple of F bombs.

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14/09/2022

Wonderful news that our little town has acquired these beautiful Stations of the Cross by celebrated artist Mary Horn. Many a contemplative moment to be entered into 💦🫧🤍👣🌀

Here are some of the Friends of the Forrester Gallery committee viewing a series of artworks by Mary Horn. The 14 works depict the Stations of the Cross. The Friends were able to purchase these works for the Forrester Gallery thanks to support from Rotary Club of Oamaru. The Gallery is grateful to the Friends and to Rotary for this significant gift to out collection.

12/09/2022

When I sit in centering prayer this is often how I feel 🧡 may you also be assured of your loving God's knowledge if all your inner workings and concerns today 💠

23/07/2022

A few photos from my wonderful time attending a mid Winter reflection day in Mōeraki, facilitated by Hilary Oxford.

22/07/2022

Taizé service at St Luke's on Tees Street this Sunday 24 July. Beautiful, reflective service. Especially poignant in Winter!!

12/07/2022

I love this image and can imagine many ways to incorporate these stones into individual or group contemplation! For now, what stone or series of stones represent a journey you are on?

Foe me, its the last 2 on the right. After a season of feeling simultaneously everywhere and nowhere at once I am intentionally slowing down. Slow is good for me right now. Slower movements, slower food, slower breathing, slower to speak, slower to react 🤍

Idea a day- journey stones
Lots of fun and quite helpful to use in personal meditation or as part of a group. Add a line to a plain stone and then lay them out. Wonder about what you notice or what part resonates with you.

10/07/2022

Love this every time I see it. We've used this resource in our guided quiet times here in Ōamaru. Thought others might enjoy it too 🤍

20/06/2022

How reassuring to know 'The sea remains the sea' 🌬️🌊⛈️☀️

Henri Nouwen has a number of books on Christian spirituality well worth reading / listening to if this prayer resonates for you 💟

17/06/2022

I thought some of you may be interested in this upcoming day retreat in Moeraki. I'll be attending if you'd like to car pool ❄️🌨️

09/06/2022

I've been spending time with 15th century 'influencer' Julian of Norwich through her book Revelations of Divine Love.

Julian is an intelligent, sensitive, down-to-earth, no nonsense woman who maintains her trust in God's goodness while addressing doubt, fear and deep theological questions.

A wonderful spiritual mentor for this pilgrim who would quite like ALL the answers and defaults to looking 'out there' 🙄😂

02/06/2022

A friend sent me these words as imagery around a difficult experience.

"When the tide is really far out you find the most beautiful stones and shells amongst other things"

A beautiful pathway to prayer 🐚