Articles
Learn about the universal call to contemplation through these insightful articles from cloistered Carmelite nun Sr. Gabriela of the Incarnation.
“Contemplation is a gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus.”
The Path of Prayer
The life of faith is frequently described as a journey. The Second Vatican Council speaks of Mary travelling the “pilgrimage of faith”. The concept of a journey gives a good illustration of the changes of vision that occur with the growth or diminishment of our relationship with God. In any journey, the landscape changes as we travel along.
Choosing Myself
I can look at myself in a mirror but do I see God’s grace at work transforming me into glory? If I did, how would I react?
What is Contemplation?
In Catholic spirituality, contemplation is a direct perception of God.
The Universal Call to Contemplation
Are only a few people called to contemplation? Not at all.