Join Dan Burke and guest host, Stephanie Burke, as they speak with Connie Rossini about authentic contemplative prayer.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

• What is authentic contemplative prayer?
• Why did Connie start the authentic contemplative prayer group?
• Why do we need to bring clarity to the realm of spirituality?
• What are the top three problems with centering prayer?
• How should we begin a prayer routine?
• What is "affective prayer" and how would one pray this way?
• What is discursive prayer?
• Can we enter into contemplative prayer by our own efforts, or does God call us to contemplative prayer?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• Is Centering Prayer Catholic? by Connie Rossini
• The Contemplative Rosary by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini
• Contemplative Homeschool - website for Connie Rossini
• Daily Mass Readings - a USCCB Bible link
• Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer by Dan Burke
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - USCCB Bible link
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).