Another wonderful teaching episode - Praying the Psalms offered by Rev. Amanda Ruston including an opportunity to pray along utilizing Psalm 139. Enjoy! 

Episode ends with a closing blessing and the sounding of the meditation bowl please be aware of the ringing that will happen in the final moments. 
Part 2 of our time with Fr. Nicholas Amato. 

Resources mentioned: 
1. Father Richard Rohr, "The Cosmic Christ" available where books are sold
2. Father Nicholas' home perish: https://churchnativity.com 
3. You can contact Father Nicholas at: [email protected] 

Advisory:  We start with a Prayer practice that involves striking a gong to open and close. Please expect the striking of a meditation bowl followed by an invitation to sit in God's presence for 2 minutes. The 2 minutes is your opportunity to join us in a time of quiet prayer.  If that is not possible for you at the time you listen, please skip ahead 2 minutes in the podcast. 

Our talk with Fr. Nicholas Amato was such a joy that we went double the time expected and it seemed to fly by.  

Resources mentioned: 
1. Fr. Nicholas Amato's latest book: "Happiness & Joy: Can A Spiritual Life Have Both?" 
2. St. Igantius of Loyola, "Discerning of Spirits" 
3. The large Catholic Perish where Fr. Nicholas serves  http://www.churchnativity.com 
4. You can reach out to Fr. Nicholas here: [email protected] 

This episode is our first to offer a sample of the great teaching at The Centre.  You can check out all the programs currently being offered at The Centre for Spiritual Renewal here: https://www.st-dunstans.ca/what-we-do/the-centre-for-spiritual-renewal

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You can check out Lorie's website, find out more of her story & order her series of meditations here: http://loriemartin.com

Some of Lorie's sources of inspiration:
1. Cynthia Bourgeault
https://cynthiabourgeault.org

2. Father Thomas Keating
http://www.fatherthomaskeating.com

3. Father Richard Rohr 
https://cac.org

4. Celtic Benediction by John Philip Newell 

5. The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Andrew 

6. The Inner Voice of Love by Henri Nouwen 

Episode 003 features an interview with author, speaker, coach Rich Lewis. 

Visit: https://silenceteaches.com where you can subscribe to weekly meditation emails, download his free e-book on Contemplative Prayer, purchase your own copy of "Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer" and connect with Rich on various social media.

 

Episode 002 features an interview with the Director of the Indigenous Studies Program & Interim Dean of Vancouver School of Theology, Rev. Dr. Ray Aldred. The episode does not go into detail on (but does makes mention of) difficult topics such as: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction & Sexual Abuse. Links for Resources on each as well as a link to the school where Dr. Aldred works are provided below. 

Alcoholics Anonymous: https://aa.org/pages
Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.canaacna.org
Sexual Abuse: https://www.victimsinfo.ca/en/services/specific-crimes/sexual-assault

Vancouver School of Theology, Indigenous Studies Program: https://vst.edu/indigenous-studies-program/

In our premier episode we interview The Executive Director of The Centre for Spiritual Renewal & Rector for St. Dunstan's Anglican Church in Aldergrove, BC ~ Rev. David Taylor. 

Rev. David's Most Influential Books mentioned in this Podcast:

1. St. Bernard of Clairvaux, "On the Love of God": https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/saint-bernard-on-the-love/9781145100787-item.html?ikwid=st+Bernard+of+Clairvo+on+the+love+of+god&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=2364a220d946d7200b9dc10f09695598
2. Nicholas of Cusa, "The Doctrine of Ignorance" https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/of-learned-ignorance/9781556354496-item.html?ikwid=Nicholas+of+Cusa&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=13#algoliaQueryId=11cd241d78b6b62673ec6775ae6fdfce
3. Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark King, "Theology by Heart: Women, The Church and God" https://www.amazon.ca/Theology-Heart-Church-Clark-King-2005-01-01/dp/B01FIWKUO0/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ellen+clark+king&qid=1604009074&sr=8-2

The Centre for Spiritual Renewal: https://www.st-dunstans.ca/what-we-do/the-centre-for-spiritual-renewal