Celtic-spirituality Quote by Ray Simpson

There's no Biblical definition of contemplative prayer

— Mike Bickle

“The contemplative seeks to be drawn ever more deeply into the circle of divine being, consciousness, and bliss, the circle of God knowing and…

— David Bentley Hart

Prayer is looking out from a different set of eyes, which are not comparing, competing, judging, labeling or analyzing, but receiving the moment in…

— Richard Rohr

This is the path of prayer-contemplative prayer, that is, as distinct from simple prayers of supplication and thanksgiving-which is a specific discipline of thought,…

— Anonymous

Every one should find some suitable time, day or night, to sink into his depths, each according to his own fashion. Not every one…

— Johannes Tauler

“Prayer is not primarily saying words or thinking thoughts. It is, rather, a stance. It’s a way of living in the Presence, living in…

— Richard Rohr

In contemplative prayer we seek to become the person we are called to be, not by thinking of God, but by being with God.…

— John Main

“Contemplative prayer is not so much a type of prayer as something that should be a component of all prayer. It is the silence…

— David G. Benner

prayer is whenever we consciously try to get in contact with the numinous, the ineffable, the marvelous.

— Madeleine L'Engle

“Contemplation, sadly, helps you see your woundedness! That’s why most people do not stay long with contemplative prayer, because it’s not very glorious. It’s…

— Richard Rohr

Prayer is the very way God Himself has chosen for us to express our conscious need of Him and our humble dependence on Him.

— John Stott

Prayer is first of all listening to God. It's openness. God is always speaking; he's always doing something.

— Henri Nouwen