Vocal prayer, meditation and contemplation
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Vocal prayer, meditation and contemplation
Vocal prayer uses words and embodied attention; meditation engages thought, imagination, desire, and feeling; contemplation is a receptive, loving attention to God. These forms are not a competitive ladder of personal worth. A simple prayer said faithfully can belong to deep holiness. Practice, silence, Scripture, and a sustainable rhythm help, but contemplative prayer is not something manufactured by technique.
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Which form of prayer helps you attend rather than merely hurry through words?
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