Saturday, July 28, 2018
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 504 – Part II.
(Youcat
answer repeated) In meditation a Christian seeks silence so as to experience
intimacy with God and to find peace in his presence. He hopes for the sensible
experience of his presence, which is an undeserved gift of grace; he does not
expect it, however, as the product of a particular technique of meditation.
A deepening through CCC
(CCC 2707)
There are as many and varied methods of meditation as there are spiritual
masters. Christians owe it to themselves to develop the desire to meditate
regularly, lest they come to resemble the three first kinds of soil in the
parable of the sower (Cf. Mk 4:4-7, 15-19). But a method is only a guide; the
important thing is to advance, with the Holy Spirit, along the one way of
prayer: Christ Jesus.
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) Meditation can be an important aid to faith
that strengthens and matures the human person. Nevertheless, techniques of
meditation that promise to bring about an experience of God, or even the soul’s
union with God, are deceptive. On account of such false promises, many people
believe that God has abandoned them just because they do not perceive him. But
God cannot be compelled to show up by particular methods. He communicates
himself to us whenever and however he wishes.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2708)
Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. This mobilization
of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions of faith, prompt
the conversion of our heart, and strengthen our will to follow Christ.
Christian prayer tries above all to meditate on the mysteries of Christ, as in lectio divina or the rosary. This form
of prayerful reflection is of great value, but Christian prayer should go
further: to the knowledge of the love of the Lord Jesus, to union with
him.
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