Meditation & Prayer Groups
Awakening Your Heart: Healing the World
“Virtually every spiritual tradition that holds a vision of human transformation at its heart also claims that a practice of intentional silence is a non-negotiable. Period. You just have to do it….there is a universal affirmation that this form of spiritual practice is essential to spiritual awakening.” - Cynthia Bourgeault
The Seton Cove offers five opportunities a week for the practice of intentional silence. In these groups we sit together not only to awaken and heal our own hearts, but also to help heal the world. There is a power and grace present when we sit together. At times we all feel helpless in the face of the pain and suffering present in our world; sitting in contemplative silence is one thing that we can do together to bring about change.
Mindfulness Meditation for Becoming a Peacemaker from the Inside Out“For the mindful leader getting to the cushion is how we cultivate the leadership talent of simplicity. When we literally sit down on the cushion, we stop ouraddiction to preoccupying ourselves. We gently set aside the distractibility and inner frenzy and express a willingness to experience the fresh immediacy ofour lives.” —Michael Carroll
Join us for a reflective reading on spirituality and leadership and 30 minutes of silent sitting meditation. All of us are called to be leaders in various aspects of our lives, so all are welcome in this group.
Patty Speier, DMin
Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Zen Meditation Group
People of many faiths have utilized Zen meditation techniques to deepen their relationship with their own religious tradition. Join us for a one-hour practice and discussion period that will draw upon a variety of texts and techniques. Beginners are encouraged to attend.
Ginny Agnew
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, 9:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Late arrivals welcome)Contemplative Prayer
Join us for 30 minutes of silent prayer and meditation and 30 minutes of shared reflection.
Hannah O’Donoghue, CCVI, RN, MS
Fridays, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Contemplative Walks““There is a place where the town ends, and the fields begin. It’s not marked but the feet know it, also, the heart that is longing for refreshment and, equally, for repose.”~Mary Oliver
Nurture your soul with contemplative walks along Shoal Creek. Meet Judy Myers at Seton Cove on Saturday mornings for walking and contemplation. Take this time to experience, as Gerald May states, that “wilderness is not just a place; it is also a state of being – this inner wilderness is the untamed truth of which you really are.”
Judy Myers
Jul 10, 24, Aug 14, 21, Sep 11, 25 (Sa), 7:30 a.m. (free)
Please meet in the Front Garden.
No pre-registration is required for morning meditation and prayer. The above groups meet in the Meditation Room at Seton Cove, unless otherwise noted above. Our Meditation Room is located in the small building behind our main building. This is easily accessible by passing through the gate by our main building front door and following the sidewalk around to the back building.The Seton Cove offers these prayer and meditation groups as a service to the community. Donations are welcomed.