In Lent we are invited to PAUSE. We take a breath. We linger on the threshold of Easter and set an intention. The Prayer Bench Pause and Practice series invites you to renew your spiritual practice through six ways of being in the world.
A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE is an intentional way we shape our lives toward the One we name God. Our intention is to be to be open to the Divine with deeper awareness and responsiveness and invite a sense of Mystery into the activities of our day.
Each Saturday in Lent you receive an email highlighting one practice. Your email will have a downloadable video recording. It is a simple video with one central image to help you focus on the words. It gives background to the practice and outlines the process so you can try it.
There is also an “audio only” recording if you prefer just to listen.
You will also receive a sheet with a suggestion for a Pause before you begin your practice, and prompts for reflection or journaling, along with a script highlighting what is said on the recording.
Mindful Eating
Gospel Contemplation
Contemplative Service
Eco Divina
Centering Prayer
Active Prayer.
Whether you are familiar with our six ways of practicing or learning a new one, this series provides space to Pause & Practice.
This resource is for personal use, but you can also use it with a group, perhaps for a Lent Lunch or Worship series or the basis for a Small Group Study.
Discover other ways to use this resource. Shaughnessy Heights United Church, Vancouver BC, worked out an agreement with Prayer Bench to have the Lent series emailed to anyone in the community of faith who wants to receive Pause & Practice.
"I would love for folks to initiate their own engaging spiritual pursuits and pathways – this is a wonderful way to introduce them. I am super excited for this opportunity.” - Rev. Deb Walker
Feel free to email me for more information.
Need more background? Here is an Introductory Video for Lent Pause & Practice.
All 2023 Prayer Bench subscribers automatically receive this resource.
I am still trying to sign as a group administrator but have lost the password for this. Betsy Galloway, New Zealand