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Sunflower Seed Spirituality

Sunflower Seed Spirituality

By Margaret Mary McFadyen

The seed of God is in us. Now the seed of a pear tree grows into a pear tree; and a hazel seed grows into a hazel tree; a seed of God grows into God. (Meister Eckhart)
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40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 16. Guided prayer.

Sunflower Seed SpiritualityMar 18, 2022

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Imaginative Contemplation Guided Prayer Matt 2:1-12

Imaginative Contemplation Guided Prayer Matt 2:1-12

Imaginative contemplation guided prayer for the Feast of the Epiphany Cycle A using scripture from the Sunday Lectionary.

The Visit of the Wise Men

2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men[a] from the East came to Jerusalem,  2 asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising,[b] and have come to pay him homage.’  3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him;  4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah[c] was to be born.  5 They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

6 “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who is to shepherd[d] my people Israel.”’

7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men[e] and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared.  8 Then  he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the  child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go  and pay him homage.’  9 When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising,[f] until it stopped over the place where the child was.  10 When they saw that the star had stopped,[g] they were overwhelmed with joy.  11 On  entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they  knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests,  they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.  12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

Jan 07, 202330:08
Lectio Divina Guided Prayer Isaiah 60:1-6
Jan 06, 202330:09
Imaginative Contemplation Guided Prayer Luke 17: 5-10

Imaginative Contemplation Guided Prayer Luke 17: 5-10

Imaginative contemplation guided prayer using scripture from the Sunday Lectionary from the 27th week of ordinary time cycle C.

Oct 01, 202230:07
Lectio Divina Guided Prayer Psalm 95: 1,2,4-9

Lectio Divina Guided Prayer Psalm 95: 1,2,4-9

Lectio Divina guided prayer using scripture from the Sunday Lectionary fo the 27th week in ordinary time, cycle C.

Sep 30, 202229:54
Imaginative Contemplation Luke 14:25-33

Imaginative Contemplation Luke 14:25-33

Imaginative contemplation guided prayer using scripture for the Sunday Lectionary for the 23rd week in ordinary time Cycle C.

Jesus teaches about the demands of discipleship.

Sep 04, 202230:03
Lectio Divina Psalm Psalm 90:3-6,12-17

Lectio Divina Psalm Psalm 90:3-6,12-17

Guided prayer using scripture from the Sunday Letionary for the 23rd week in ordinary time, Cycle C. 

God's power has no boundaries; it is not limited by space and time.

Sep 03, 202230:04
Imaginative Contemplation Guided Prayer. Luke 12: 32-48

Imaginative Contemplation Guided Prayer. Luke 12: 32-48

Sunday Lectionary. 19th Week in Ordinary Time. Imaginative Contemplation guided prayer. The faithful and unfaithful slaves.

Aug 07, 202229:57
Lectio Divina Guided Prayer Psalm 33

Lectio Divina Guided Prayer Psalm 33

Sunday Lectionary. 19th Week in Ordinary time Cycle C. Lectio Divina Guided prayer. Psalm 33: 1, 12, 17-22.

Aug 06, 202230:07
Lectio Divina Guided Prayer: Colossians 3: 1-5, 9-11

Lectio Divina Guided Prayer: Colossians 3: 1-5, 9-11

Lectio Divina guided prayer usinf scripture from the Sunday Lectionary: 18th Week in Ordinary Time, Cylce C.

Aug 01, 202230:04
Lectio Divina Isa 43: 10-13

Lectio Divina Isa 43: 10-13

Lectio Divina guided prayer.

Jul 23, 202229:16
Psalm 15: 2-5 Lectio Divina

Psalm 15: 2-5 Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina guided prayer for 16th week in ordinary time cycle C

Jul 15, 202230:06
Lectio Divina Psalm 69

Lectio Divina Psalm 69

Guided prayer for the 15th week of ordinary time cycle C.

Jul 09, 202230:04
John 16: 12-15 : Imaginative Contemplation guided prayer

John 16: 12-15 : Imaginative Contemplation guided prayer

Imaginative Contemplation guided prayer using Scripture from the Sunday Lectionary, Cycle C. John 16: 12-15

Jun 12, 202230:04
Lectio Divina guided prayer Proverbs 8: 22-31

Lectio Divina guided prayer Proverbs 8: 22-31

Lectio Divina guided prayer using Scripture from the Sunday Lectionary, Cycle C. Proverbs 8: 22-31

Jun 11, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 40. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 40. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 11, 202230:07
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 39. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 39. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 10, 202230:03
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 38. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 38. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 09, 202230:09
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 37. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 37. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 08, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 36. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 36. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 07, 202230:04
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 35. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 35. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 07, 202230:09
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 34. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 34. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 05, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 33. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 33. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 04, 202230:07
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 32. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 32. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 03, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 31. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 31. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 02, 202230:04
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 30. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 30. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 01, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 29. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 29. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Apr 01, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 28. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 28. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 31, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 27. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 27. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 29, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 26. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 26. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 28, 202230:03
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 25. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 25. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 27, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 24. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 24. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 26, 202230:03
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 23. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 23. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 26, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 22. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 22. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 24, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 21. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 21. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 23, 202230:04
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 20. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 20. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 23, 202230:03
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 19. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 19. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 21, 202230:04
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 18. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 18. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 20, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 17. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 17. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 19, 202230:09
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 16. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 16. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 16. Guided prayer. Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 18, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 15. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 15. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 15. Guided prayer. Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 17, 202230:03
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 14. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 14. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 16, 202230:04
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 13. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 13. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 15, 202230:04
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 12. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 12. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 14, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 11. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 11. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 13, 202230:03
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 10. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 10. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 10. Guided prayer. Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 12, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 9. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 9. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 11, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 8. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 8. Guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 10, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 7. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 7. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 09, 202230:05
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 6 guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 6 guided prayer.

 Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich

Mar 08, 202230:06
40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 5. Guided prayer.

40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 5. Guided prayer.

Lenten Book Group 2022 | by The Friends of Julian of Norwich.

Mar 07, 202230:07