Articles tagged Contemplative Prayer

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The Only Way Forward: Reviving Contemplative Prayer | Lenten Retreat FINALE

In this final episode of the Lenten Retreat, David Torkington issues a stirring call for the Church to return to its forgotten heart: contemplative prayer. On Holy Saturday, he reflects on how early Christians lived in deep union with Christ—and how the Church’s abandonment of mysticism has led to moralism, activism, and spiritual decay. Tracing the decline of prayer from the heresies of Arianism to today’s psychological substitutes, urging Catholics to begin again at Cana—with the transforming love of Christ. He insists that true renewal won’t begin in chancelleries or programs, but in the family: through silence, storytelling, and teaching […]
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Hidden stage of prayer no one warns you about | Lenten Retreat Day 7

David Torkington explores the true nature of contemplation — not as a technique but as a divine gift and a purifying path to union with God. He explains how contemplation grows out of meditation but marks a deeper stage in the spiritual life — one that cannot be reversed once entered. Torkington introduces the concept of the dark night of the soul, a painful yet necessary process that purifies the heart, even when God feels absent. This “purgatory on Earth” prepares the soul for total communion with the Divine. If you’ve ever struggled with dryness in prayer or felt abandoned […]
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The lost art of prayer: LifeSite’s 8-week Lenten retreat | DAY 1

LifeSiteNews and theologian David Torkington begin a transformative eight-week Lenten retreat, The Lost Art of Prayer — Praying as Christ Himself Showed Us. Learn the foundations of deep, contemplative prayer and how to restore an authentic connection with God. Strengthen your spiritual life this Lent from the comfort of your home. Sign up and learn more: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/join-lifesitenews-theologian-david-torkington-for-an-8-week-lenten-retreat/ U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews  **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++ SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/    **** Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android! LSNTV Apple […]
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Exposing the crisis in the Church | David Torkington

David Torkington, a formerly “canceled” priest who was removed decades ago after exposing sexual abuse within his order, discusses the importance of contemplative prayer and the necessity of dedicating significant time to deepening one’s relationship with God. Torkington introduces a new retreat initiative for the Jubilee Year aimed at reviving early Christian spirituality through structured prayer and meditation. Torkington emphasizes the need for personal transformation through prayer, repentance, and sacrifice, arguing that true renewal within the Church must start with a return to authentic, contemplative faith. U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews  **** PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, […]
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Why kids belong at Mass

Children are not a distraction at Mass; they’re a vital part of our faith community, cherished by Jesus Himself. In this video, we’ll explore why bringing kids to Mass is so important and how mothers can nurture their children’s spiritual lives amid the demands of family life. Drawing wisdom from contemplative nuns, we’ll discuss how mothers can keep Christ at the center of each day, guide their daughters in following Our Blessed Mother, and embrace contemplative prayer as a powerful tool for praying with and for their families. Discover the beauty of family life rooted in faith, prayer, and the […]
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Nuns Reveal the Secret Wisdom of Motherhood

Contemplative nuns, our spiritual mothers, have much to teach us about the common call to motherhood. On this episode of The John-Henry Westen Show is Dr. Mary Cuff, homeschooling mom and author of the new book Mother to Mother: Spiritual and Practical Wisdom from the Cloister to the Home. Dr. Cuff presents insights from contemplative nuns on how mothers can keep Christ at the center of their often hectic days, how to teach our daughters to follow our Blessed Mother, and how contemplative prayer can influence the way earthly mothers pray with and for their children. Download the all-new LSNTV […]
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John-Henry Westen
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‘Tridentine spirituality’ will save the world

Catholic theologian David Torkington urges Catholics to return to traditional ‘Tridentine spirituality’ as the answer to the rampant selfishness gripping the world after Vatican II. Torkington asserts that contemplative prayer rooted in the ancient Jewish “Shema” of Israel — finding full expression in the Council of Trent and the Tridentine Mass — has the power to transform our world and return to first principles: total love and fidelity to God. Discover how faithful Catholics can authentically give their lives to God through traditional contemplative prayer steeped in thousands of years of faithful devotion. HELP US FIGHT THE LIES OF THE […]
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John-Henry Westen
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