Love this. I was baptized as a Catholic, left the church and became an "amateur buddhist". I am now a practicing Catholic and am excited about Catholic meditation.
Ok I'm moving to Ireland! I've thought about it before but after listening to you I want to be in your church! I could listen to you all day everyday. I hope you are doing well, thank God for you and people like you.
You always have so many words in such a wise way that makes such a difference one feels to go ahead and do what you heard said by fr Columba.thank you.
@@theclapaolini4322 Thank you. I hope you are doing well. I'm reading my Catechism trying to figure out how to make up for some sins. I've been away from the Church for a while and haven't been the best person. I miss the love of God. I've really had a lot of help from amazing people. Catholics are really kind and compassionate people. I love Father Columbu. And all the work that Katy and her husband do on the Called to More channel. I'm sorry that was so long, I just felt compelled to share that with you.
Yes!! It’s about generosity. If we are generous with God, meaning, we pray and give our time to Him, even when we don’t fell like it. Or we decide to stay a little longer with Him.. This is generosity. The generous soul will draw more graces from Jesus heart in a very short time.
We’re so lucky to be in a faith that allows us to speak to god from the heart ❤️, in some religions it is actually blasphemous to even utter his name. In others he is far removed and only submission can lead to mercy… In others yet only indifference to self leads to “enlightenment”. Our love is so poor compared to his, we can only be the mirror of it. Let your love shine upon us lord, such is my prayer.
Fr Columba Jordan means so much to me and I've never even shook his hand and met him, which I hope to one day, but just want to say thank you, for really helping me with the works you do for our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless ✝️
I love this! Recently started going back to mass and really wanted to do more with the church. I’m taking the step in becoming a lector and tomorrow is my first practice and I couldn’t be more excited. This video provided so many great tips and tools that I will use towards my prayer life. I’m a grad student in Colorado finishing up the rest of my track eligibility. With coming closer to The Church, I feel like my life is starting to fall into place athletically, academically and spiritually. Again, thank you for this video!
Thanks so much! Really useful and helpful for non-Catholics too! Glad I listened through it anyway despite the "As a Catholic" in the title, which suggested it wasn't intended for people in my particular branch of the Christian church, but it very clearly is 👍
Thank you Father. May our Lord continue to bring out from you the goodness we see in your videos. I enjoyed learning about Catholic meditation and will start doing it.
Thank you for your help on all the matters here on your site. God bless you for what you are doing. I pray you keep posting! Thank you , thank you!!!!!
0 seconds ago The main thought to keep in mind is that God is very understanding, and generous!! He understands our frailty, He understands that even though our minds have the tendency to wonder off, as long as we keep trying to keep the concentration in our meditation in Him, is good enough for Him. He just wants us to understand that we need of Him. We need of Him for everything. And when we “humble”ourselves by acknowledging and complaining to Him of our weaknesses, He can’t help Himself from showering the soul with many graces. This small act of ours is very pleasing to God. He can’t help Himself, He has the burning desire to unload the necessary graces we need to advance in our spiritual life. There are only 2 ways in which He can deliver His gifts to the soul. 1. Trust 2. Humility. Without these two things, His hands are tied.
I found a wonderful book called, THE SERAPHIC ORDER published by Mediatrix Press. It is a daily reflection on the lives of the Franciscan saints. Written well, it is inviting to meditate on throughout the day and really gives you some worthwhile nuggets to mentally chew on.
Conforming I think it means you can live a better life...as you say you need to put the work in Nothing will happen otherwise....nice videos..from you.....
Carla Mariela Leveling 0 seconds ago Yes!! It’s about generosity. If we are generous with God, meaning, we pray and give our time to Him, even when we don’t feel like it. Or we decide to stay a little longer with Him.. This is generosity. The generous soul will draw more graces from Jesus’ heart in a very short period of time.
thank you so much Father. This talk made me understand meditation clearly. I have been doing “listening prayer” which I thought is the same as meditation. Thank you Father. God bless you. Fiat🙏🏻❤️🔥😇❤️
Again!.... Incredibly perfect timing! Thank you so very very much, Father. Do you by any chance have notes on this video that I could download? I've tried Christian Meditation in a Catholic group but it didn't feel right.... too New Age. However, the way you teach it sits perfectly with me. God bless and continue to guide you and fill you with His grace through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 🙏🕊🙏
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I’m new to Catholicism - discovered it later in life. Got into RCIA in the last few classes so I plan to be baptized later this year🤞🏻. I really enjoying your perspective and gentleness. Thank you for sharing from your heart with all of us🙏🏻
Hey father Columba, I thank you for this guidance. I’m a little hesitant about something you said: you mentioned that after we read something, we stay thinking about what it means and that we could imagine what God would respond. I don’t like this because it feels like then I’m just “brainwashing” myself, because how could I know what God would say? given that he’s told us that His thoughts and our thoughts are as far apart as are earth from heaven.
Great advice Fr. Columba. God bless you. Have you heard about or read about The Mindfull Catholic?. Is this another term for Catholic Meditation?. I'll apreciate your thoughts. God bless you.
Hi Abigail, thank you for your comment. It’s Katie here. I haven’t heard of the mindful Catholic, where did you hear of the term first? Sounds interesting, hopefully it’s good.
The old testament mentions the word meditate or meditation many times. The new testament also mentions the word meditate . I have also read From the very old KJV Holy Bible with Apocrypha. The word meditate or meditation is also mentioned in the apocryphal. This proves that meditation is also for Christian. Its not only for other religions.
Ive sometimes wondered about what happens after Jesus resurrects and is with the apostles for 40 days before ascending. Is it okay to pray about something that is unknown in the bible?
I enjoy listening to you. I have trouble connecting with God and I think I will try your suggestions. I think this info will change my prayer life. Thanks Fr CJ
I write horror novels that weave in powerful religious themes. God and His saints are a very real presence in them. There’s a meditative aspect when writing those particular scenes because my imagination is engaged in integrating God into them. For instance, the main character in one book, a young orphan girl, thinks God has abandoned her. A priest friend assures her that this is impossible and suggests she ask Him for a sign. She develops a devotion to St. Therese, and at a particularly trying moment, sees a shower of blossoms drifting down from the sky.
Hi Fiona, thanks for your question. According to the US bishops: “Seventy-three Psalms are attributed to David, but there is no sure way of dating any Psalm. Some are preexilic (before 587), and others are postexilic (after 539), but not as late as the Maccabean period (ca. 165).” David was from Bethlehem in Israel.
Isn’t this just contemplation where we offer our thoughts to God, eastern mysticism use meditation which focuses on the self. I would contemplate rather than meditate Thomas Merton made this mistake and ended up imbibing eastern mysticism and it led him away from his catholic faith.
Hi Martin, thank you for your question. The Catechism paragraph 2699 lists the three expressions of prayer as vocal, meditative, and contemplative and Dr. Scott Hahn’s St Paul Centre has done a lovely piece on this: stpaulcenter.com/an-introduction-to-the-types-of-prayer/ I hope it can be helpful!
Dear Father the fruits of your praying meditation s are visible in your clean eyes and inspiring joyful words. May God keep you going stronger on the path of holiness
Just watched the rosary fundamentals by Fr Mark Mary. This meditation video compliments with the Rosary video. I will use what I learned in my first rosary prayer today. Thank you Father!
Two years apart the same thing happened to us ❤️ I am so grateful to the Catholics Posting Videos like that. For a long time I only found evangelical ressources and Were I am, I am a bit alone in my faith.
I do Love Meditation! Once When Father had to hurry Somewhere! We just had Mass so I had just received Jesus in the Eucharistic. So, I really enjoy meditating at that time! So, Father said I won't be long maybe 1/2 hr. Ok Fr. Take your time! We'll! I was really very deep and Calm in my Meditation When Fr. Came back! He was sooo sorry! He said, he didn't mean to take so Long! I said, Fr. You weren't gone long at all ! Carolee what do you mean I was gone 2-1/2 hrs.!!! I Thought he was maybe 1/2 hr! 🤗 🤗 🤗
You keep saying I should subscribe! Why have you thought I did not subscribe??? I didn't realize you need to have someone else answer your comments! I will avoid in future. She was nice but not what I needed. And she mentioned several times I should speak to my spiritual Director...He was a Benedictine Priest/Monk and died 6 years ago. I thought, you with your wisdom, would be answering but I guess you are very busy. Since I can't get to Mass since just before covidI might be able to ask questions some time but I know now you have become very Popular. That's good it brings alot of money into your Monastery
Dear Father, I've just discovered you and your SUPERB videos on UA-cam!!! Have you written any books or can your recommend any? Do you run any courses online? Your explanation of Catholic Meditation is the best I have ever heard! You completely addressed my concerns and gave us such clear and beautiful guidance in how to do it. Thank you with all my heart and may God bless you abundantly and unceasingly. 🙏🏼🕯🕊🕯🙏🏼
We’re really glad you’re enjoying the series with Fr Columba! Fr hasn’t written any books (yet) but we did make a video of book recommendations. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/Y8ND-xuZKI8/v-deo.html Thanks for watching! New episodes every Thursday.
Kneeling is a wonderful gesture if you can do it, and sometimes we’re called to be uncomfortable and offer it up - but ultimately God wants us to connect with Him and if kneeling is getting in the way of that definitely go back to sitting! God bless, Katie
Dear Father, I would love to hear what are your thoughts on Centering Prayer.. I watched videos and read from Father Thomas Keating.. also Thomas Merton. Both Cistercian monks. I’m a bit confused if this practice is in accordance with our Catholic Church. Thank you in advance for your help. God Bless you 🙏❤️🔥🕊 Pax et Bonum
I'm new to your channel and happy to see this topic. Thank you for the guidance! I'm returning to the faith after having lapsed for 3 years, and surrendered all the new age stuff I was knee deep in.
Great to have you here. Fr Columba was heavily involved in the new age movement before his reversion to Catholicism. He speaks about it in a few of our videos.
I love your talks and really benefit from them. My only suggestion is that you get rid of the music at the start of your videos, I hate it, it's not appealing or spiritual.
Hello. I'm learning about Catholicism, and I have a question if you'd be so kind as to share your insight. What is the "correct" form of prayer? When I used to be religious, I used to pray to God constantly. It was almost as common as my own inner monologue, like, "God, what do you think about this? I have this thought--what do you think about it?" I'd thank Him constantly, reflect on my love for Him, ask for guidance and wisdom, or just talk to Him about my life like a good friend. I had a very personal connection with Him because I felt His presence at all times, and I wouldn't expect clear answers, but I'd be constantly seeking them, and I frequently used meditation to focus and become more receptive of Him. Sometimes I'd kneel and fold my hands in reverence, rarely because I was obliged to but usually because I felt sincerely compelled to in my heart. Was my technique somehow wrong? Christians, and I think especially Catholics, make it sound very formal and include a lot of strict ritual, which also sounds more impersonal to me. You even mention asking God for help to pray as if you are incapable of doing it right on your own. What does that mean?
I am looking forward to this video. There are some pseudo meditation methods taught by some priest like Fr Lawrence Freeman who has some elements of Buddhist meditation infused in his meditation techniques but he calls them Christian meditation . Fr Robert Kennedy SJ has gone rogue and gone into Dharma Zen whist still retaining his collar. As Christians we need to be careful of these meditation methods. I am speaking as an ex Buddhist, now a convert into Catholicism.
@@ctmcatholic Thank you for your kind words. I would be grateful if you can cover the purpose of meditation. If its to clear the mind to listen to God's silent prompting, I like to ask - in my and my friends' own personal experience of God, if He wants to talk to us, it can be anywhere and anytime and regardless of whether you are spiritually ready or cleansed . (BTW just to clarify I am Charismatic and don't speak jn tongues). But I also recognise the need to clear the earthly distractions to experience the God's presence.
@@jeremiahong248 You may find Father touches on that a little in this video, but all the same please let us know what you think and we're always open to topic suggestions!
@@ctmcatholic Thanks for your reply! I would be grateful if Father can consider doing a video on Liberation Theology. A Jesuit priest David Inczauskis SJ, wrote on 4 Jun 21 in their America Jesuit Review that he can't be a Catholic without liberation theology. Pope JP2 has banned LT and it looks like its coming back. Jesus's Good News is sufficient. There is no need to adulterate it for any other cause or fight. Whilst it is important to empathise the poor, it is wrong to twist Catholicsm and adulterated it with Marxist ideas. The following is taken from the America Jesuit Review 4 Jun 21 Once I discovered liberation theology, I couldn’t be Catholic without it David Inczauskis SJ June 04, 2021 As a college student in 2011, I was searching for a faith as radical as the Gospel I was reading. I found it in the rural town of Chiantla in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, where I had gone to research human rights abuses against women and children. In Chiantla, a group of committed campesinos were organizing youth, women and indigenous communities on the weekdays. They were canvassing for the leftist National Revolutionary Unity party on Saturdays. And they were going to Mass on Sundays. I had never before witnessed this seamless integration of faith and revolutionary political struggle that these people knew as “liberation theology.” But having seen it, I knew that I could no longer be a Catholic without it.
@@jeremiahong248 David Inczauskis SJ possibly should read what Dorothy Day had to say on the subject of the poor and oppressed. She was an amazing woman, living the Gospel (with emphasis on living, not just talking) as a Benedictine Oblate and a 100% non-violent member of the Catholic Church.
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Thank you Father, so helpful 🙏🏻
Love this. I was baptized as a Catholic, left the church and became an "amateur buddhist". I am now a practicing Catholic and am excited about Catholic meditation.
Incredible journey, love to hear of the renewed interest in holy meditation!
There is up and down in life... Praise the lord🙏
Ok I'm moving to Ireland! I've thought about it before but after listening to you I want to be in your church! I could listen to you all day everyday. I hope you are doing well, thank God for you and people like you.
Haha, thank you @Ludo Down! Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏
You always have so many words in such a wise way that makes such a difference one feels to go ahead and do what you heard said by fr Columba.thank you.
@@theclapaolini4322
Thank you. I hope you are doing well. I'm reading my Catechism trying to figure out how to make up for some sins. I've been away from the Church for a while and haven't been the best person. I miss the love of God. I've really had a lot of help from amazing people. Catholics are really kind and compassionate people. I love Father Columbu. And all the work that Katy and her husband do on the Called to More channel. I'm sorry that was so long, I just felt compelled to share that with you.
We have to remember Gods is always waiting for us even when we move from him He loves you ❤
No wonder you are doing so much for us who hear your actual experience of prayer.we are blessed by your help.
Bless you, Sister.
Yes!! It’s about generosity. If we are generous with God, meaning, we pray and give our time to Him, even when we don’t fell like it. Or we decide to stay a little longer with Him.. This is generosity. The generous soul will draw more graces from Jesus heart in a very short time.
Amen!
We’re so lucky to be in a faith that allows us to speak to god from the heart ❤️, in some religions it is actually blasphemous to even utter his name. In others he is far removed and only submission can lead to mercy… In others yet only indifference to self leads to “enlightenment”.
Our love is so poor compared to his, we can only be the mirror of it. Let your love shine upon us lord, such is my prayer.
Beautiful prayer.
Thank you Father, this was very helpful . I’m busy converting to Catholicism. God Bless You 🙏 from South Africa
You are so beautiful Father Columba Jordan. Thank you.
Thank you, Jennifer!
Fr Columba Jordan means so much to me and I've never even shook his hand and met him, which I hope to one day, but just want to say thank you, for really helping me with the works you do for our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless ✝️
We’ll pass this on to him.
I love this! Recently started going back to mass and really wanted to do more with the church. I’m taking the step in becoming a lector and tomorrow is my first practice and I couldn’t be more excited. This video provided so many great tips and tools that I will use towards my prayer life. I’m a grad student in Colorado finishing up the rest of my track eligibility. With coming closer to The Church, I feel like my life is starting to fall into place athletically, academically and spiritually. Again, thank you for this video!
That’s so great to hear, thanks for sharing with us! We’ll be praying for you :)
Thanks so much! Really useful and helpful for non-Catholics too! Glad I listened through it anyway despite the "As a Catholic" in the title, which suggested it wasn't intended for people in my particular branch of the Christian church, but it very clearly is 👍
Thank you Father. May our Lord continue to bring out from you the goodness we see in your videos.
I enjoyed learning about Catholic meditation and will start doing it.
You are very welcome.
Yes what you say always helps.
This is one of your many gifts.
Thank you Fr COLUMBA
Thank you, Sister!
Thank you, Father. I say the rosary almost everyday, but would like to add to that habit. This is very helpful! God Bless you! 🙏
Glad to hear it, and wonderful that you’re praying the rosary and looking to do more! God bless you
Just found you tonight.. Thank you ☺️
So glad you found us.
Great advice, Fr. Columba! God bless you abundantly.
Thank you Noel, God bless!
The most helpful guide to meditation I've come across. Thank you.
You're so welcome!
Thank you, may God Bless you !
You’re welcome. Bless you.
thank you father
You're welcome, Gary!
Thank you for your help on all the matters here on your site. God bless you for what you are doing. I pray you keep posting! Thank you , thank you!!!!!
Thanks for watching! There’s lots more videos to come and even more on our website: www.calledtomore.org/
Thank you for walking us through this meditation. This is very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
This is so good. Thank you for discipling us!💕
Great to have you here.
I absolutely loved this no pressure and not too strict way of meditation! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
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The main thought to keep in mind is that God is very understanding, and generous!! He understands our frailty, He understands that even though our minds have the tendency to wonder off, as long as we keep trying to keep the concentration in our meditation in Him, is good enough for Him. He just wants us to understand that we need of Him. We need of Him for everything. And when we “humble”ourselves by acknowledging and complaining to Him of our weaknesses, He can’t help Himself from showering the soul with many graces. This small act of ours is very pleasing to God. He can’t help Himself, He has the burning desire to unload the necessary graces we need to advance in our spiritual life. There are only 2 ways in which He can deliver His gifts to the soul. 1. Trust 2. Humility. Without these two things, His hands are tied.
Agreed - He is a good God!
So good ❤
Agreed. 😊
-Hope
@@ctmcatholic 💯❤💕 This channel is so amazing! Thank you so much for your hard work!^_^
Wonderful wonderful wonderful❣️🙏🏻❣️🙏🏻
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Please do a talk about why Saint Francis is so attractive to you.
Thanks for the suggestion. We'll speak to Fr Columba about it!
God Bless😊
Thank you
I found a wonderful book called, THE SERAPHIC ORDER published by Mediatrix Press. It is a daily reflection on the lives of the Franciscan saints. Written well, it is inviting to meditate on throughout the day and really gives you some worthwhile nuggets to mentally chew on.
Thank you 😊
Thank you for watching!
Conforming I think it means you can live a better life...as you say you need to put the work in
Nothing will happen otherwise....nice videos..from you.....
True, and thank you!
It's always great and useful to repeat many of these video talks.very helpful !!!!
Glad you think so! Praise God!
Father, you are so unique.. ❤
Carla Mariela Leveling
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Yes!! It’s about generosity. If we are generous with God, meaning, we pray and give our time to Him, even when we don’t feel like it. Or we decide to stay a little longer with Him.. This is generosity. The generous soul will draw more graces from Jesus’ heart in a very short period of time.
Amen!
i just discovered your channel and its so beautiful and wonderful!!! thank you!! God bless!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for being here! Glad you enjoyed this video.
Thank you Father!
thank you so much Father. This talk made me understand meditation clearly. I have been doing “listening prayer” which I thought is the same as meditation. Thank you Father. God bless you. Fiat🙏🏻❤️🔥😇❤️
Again!.... Incredibly perfect timing! Thank you so very very much, Father. Do you by any chance have notes on this video that I could download? I've tried Christian Meditation in a Catholic group but it didn't feel right.... too New Age. However, the way you teach it sits perfectly with me. God bless and continue to guide you and fill you with His grace through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 🙏🕊🙏
So glad you found this helpful! There aren’t notes but you can get the transcript of the video if you wish by following these steps:
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I’m new to Catholicism - discovered it later in life.
Got into RCIA in the last few classes so I plan to be baptized later this year🤞🏻.
I really enjoying your perspective and gentleness.
Thank you for sharing from your heart with all of us🙏🏻
Congratulations, Alba, and welcome home! God bless you.
What does RCIA mean?
many joyfully weep and paonfull cry there is no differenece here suffereing is endurance seered
beautiful thank you
Hey father Columba, I thank you for this guidance. I’m a little hesitant about something you said: you mentioned that after we read something, we stay thinking about what it means and that we could imagine what God would respond. I don’t like this because it feels like then I’m just “brainwashing” myself, because how could I know what God would say? given that he’s told us that His thoughts and our thoughts are as far apart as are earth from heaven.
Hello Jesus I desire to know more of your love I love you
Keep praying!
Very useful thanks
Great advice Fr. Columba. God bless you. Have you heard about or read about The Mindfull Catholic?. Is this another term for Catholic Meditation?. I'll apreciate your thoughts. God bless you.
Hi Abigail, thank you for your comment. It’s Katie here. I haven’t heard of the mindful Catholic, where did you hear of the term first? Sounds interesting, hopefully it’s good.
Mindfulness is Zen Buddhism.
New age Catholic’s are bringing eastern mysticism into the catholic faith
Also great video!
Thank you!
The old testament mentions the word meditate or meditation many times. The new testament also mentions the word meditate . I have also read From the very old KJV Holy Bible with Apocrypha. The word meditate or meditation is also mentioned in the apocryphal. This proves that meditation is also for Christian. Its not only for other religions.
Absolutely, Kudumo. Thank you for your comment! Have a blessed Holy Week.
thank you father, really enjoy these videos legend. with the ascension app too really helps me bob along on this catholic journey. all my best
Ive sometimes wondered about what happens after Jesus resurrects and is with the apostles for 40 days before ascending. Is it okay to pray about something that is unknown in the bible?
I enjoy listening to you. I have trouble connecting with God and I think I will try your suggestions. I think this info will change my prayer life. Thanks Fr CJ
Praise God, Anita. Great to hear that this might help you. Sorry to hear you’ve had trouble connecting, you will be in our prayers.
thanks Father. I sure do need prayers right now. God bless you!@@ctmcatholic
Please be reminded that you have them, Anita! God bless you.
Anita, please be reminded that you are in our prayers! God bless you.
I write horror novels that weave in powerful religious themes. God and His saints are a very real presence in them. There’s a meditative aspect when writing those particular scenes because my imagination is engaged in integrating God into them. For instance, the main character in one book, a young orphan girl, thinks God has abandoned her. A priest friend assures her that this is impossible and suggests she ask Him for a sign. She develops a devotion to St. Therese, and at a particularly trying moment, sees a shower of blossoms drifting down from the sky.
Which practise can I use to focus my mind better?
May Catholics practice transcendental meditation?
If you meditate on the psalms...were they written by the Egyptians. Where do they come from...hope it's ok to ask this.
Hi Fiona, thanks for your question. According to the US bishops: “Seventy-three Psalms are attributed to David, but there is no sure way of dating any Psalm. Some are preexilic (before 587), and others are postexilic (after 539), but not as late as the Maccabean period (ca. 165).”
David was from Bethlehem in Israel.
Look up The World Community for Christian Meditation.
Isn’t this just contemplation where we offer our thoughts to God, eastern mysticism use meditation which focuses on the self.
I would contemplate rather than meditate
Thomas Merton made this mistake and ended up imbibing eastern mysticism and it led him away from his catholic faith.
Hi Martin, thank you for your question. The Catechism paragraph 2699 lists the three expressions of prayer as vocal, meditative, and contemplative and Dr. Scott Hahn’s St Paul Centre has done a lovely piece on this: stpaulcenter.com/an-introduction-to-the-types-of-prayer/
I hope it can be helpful!
Dear Father the fruits of your praying meditation s are visible in your clean eyes and inspiring joyful words. May God keep you going stronger on the path of holiness
Thank you for your kind words and prayers, we really appreciate it.
I searched for how to meditate as Catholic and I found this wonderful guide, thank you Father 🙏
So glad it led you to our channel, you’re very welcome here :)
Just watched the rosary fundamentals by Fr Mark Mary. This meditation video compliments with the Rosary video. I will use what I learned in my first rosary prayer today. Thank you Father!
That's brilliant, Jan. God bless you!
Two years apart the same thing happened to us ❤️ I am so grateful to the Catholics Posting Videos like that. For a long time I only found evangelical ressources and Were I am, I am a bit alone in my faith.
Thank you so much. I needed to know how to take my prayer life to the next level. I appreciate your videos very much! God Be With You!
So glad this could help, Amy. God bless 🙏
100% agree... Before bed i must talk to god in calm and qiute situation. I cant sleep well without talking to god.
God uppercase G
I do Love Meditation! Once
When Father had to hurry
Somewhere! We just had Mass so I had just received
Jesus in the Eucharistic. So, I really enjoy meditating at that time!
So, Father said I won't be long maybe 1/2 hr. Ok Fr.
Take your time! We'll! I was really very deep and
Calm in my Meditation
When Fr. Came back! He was sooo sorry! He said, he didn't mean to take so
Long! I said, Fr. You weren't gone long at all !
Carolee what do you mean
I was gone 2-1/2 hrs.!!! I
Thought he was maybe 1/2 hr! 🤗 🤗 🤗
Haha that’s brilliant! Great to have that time with God :)
You keep saying I should subscribe! Why have you thought I did not subscribe???
I didn't realize you need to have someone else answer your comments! I will avoid in future. She was nice but not what I needed.
And she mentioned several times I should speak to my spiritual
Director...He was a Benedictine Priest/Monk and died 6 years ago. I thought, you with your wisdom, would be answering but I guess you are very busy.
Since I can't get to Mass since just before covidI might be able to ask questions some time but I know now you have become very
Popular. That's good it brings alot of money into your Monastery
What a strange reply!
@@caroleelagrone9729 it might be a bot that’s sending weird replies.
Dear Father, I've just discovered you and your SUPERB videos on UA-cam!!! Have you written any books or can your recommend any? Do you run any courses online? Your explanation of Catholic Meditation is the best I have ever heard! You completely addressed my concerns and gave us such clear and beautiful guidance in how to do it. Thank you with all my heart and may God bless you abundantly and unceasingly. 🙏🏼🕯🕊🕯🙏🏼
We’re really glad you’re enjoying the series with Fr Columba! Fr hasn’t written any books (yet) but we did make a video of book recommendations.
You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/Y8ND-xuZKI8/v-deo.html
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@@ctmcatholic Thank you so much. God bless you all so very very much. 🙏🏼🕊
Fr you have no idea how specific this video was for me in response to my adoration time ❤️ thank you for posting!
Praise God, that’s so great to hear!
I have found this leads to contemplative prayer. Awesome
That’s wonderful!
This was so helpful ❤ and easy to understand. Thank you Father for sharing these amazing insights 🙏🏻. God bless you!
Are you always kneeling? Can I sit? I don't want to be irreverent...
Kneeling is a wonderful gesture if you can do it, and sometimes we’re called to be uncomfortable and offer it up - but ultimately God wants us to connect with Him and if kneeling is getting in the way of that definitely go back to sitting! God bless, Katie
Your channel and " Uniquely Mary " and Father Mark Goring " and God's Cottage " are one of my favorite channels
Thank you so much!
Best place to meditate on Gods words or a spiritual book is at adoration. He will speak if you listen♥️♥️♥️
Amen!
Thank you, Father. I appreciate that you made this video. It’s very helpful. God bless you.
Glad it was helpful!
Father Cokumba thank you for that explanation about meditation and prayer. Continue to enlighten us, may God bless you
A pleasure, bless you!
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@@ctmcatholic Love the video! Very informative, plz pray for me. Appreciate everything you guys are doing
God bless you Father lii do my best love it
God bless you!
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Dear Father, I would love to hear what are your thoughts on Centering Prayer.. I watched videos and read from Father Thomas Keating.. also Thomas Merton. Both Cistercian monks. I’m a bit confused if this practice is in accordance with our Catholic Church. Thank you in advance for your help. God Bless you 🙏❤️🔥🕊
Pax et Bonum
That’s a good question. I’ve heard of this but never done it.
I'm new to your channel and happy to see this topic. Thank you for the guidance! I'm returning to the faith after having lapsed for 3 years, and surrendered all the new age stuff I was knee deep in.
Great to have you here. Fr Columba was heavily involved in the new age movement before his reversion to Catholicism. He speaks about it in a few of our videos.
@@ctmcatholic I will search his channel. Thank you!
Beautiful advice, Deo gratias!
From Belgium. Thank you so much. You gave me hope
Praise God, Philippe. Great to have you here.
Practical, easy to follow and super, super helpful for us.
So glad you think so, Greg. God bless!
Your videos are so good for me.
Glad they’re helpful!
I love your talks and really benefit from them. My only suggestion is that you get rid of the music at the start of your videos, I hate it, it's not appealing or spiritual.
We get a lot of messages from people who love the music.
@@ctmcatholic Interesting.
Super helpful. I'll be sharing this with my theology students. Thanks!
Hello. I'm learning about Catholicism, and I have a question if you'd be so kind as to share your insight. What is the "correct" form of prayer? When I used to be religious, I used to pray to God constantly. It was almost as common as my own inner monologue, like, "God, what do you think about this? I have this thought--what do you think about it?" I'd thank Him constantly, reflect on my love for Him, ask for guidance and wisdom, or just talk to Him about my life like a good friend. I had a very personal connection with Him because I felt His presence at all times, and I wouldn't expect clear answers, but I'd be constantly seeking them, and I frequently used meditation to focus and become more receptive of Him. Sometimes I'd kneel and fold my hands in reverence, rarely because I was obliged to but usually because I felt sincerely compelled to in my heart. Was my technique somehow wrong? Christians, and I think especially Catholics, make it sound very formal and include a lot of strict ritual, which also sounds more impersonal to me. You even mention asking God for help to pray as if you are incapable of doing it right on your own. What does that mean?
Thank you Father for this video and all the other ones you've made.
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Praise God Carolee, thank you for sharing!
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You’re welcome, Geraldine.
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Hi very nice video
Thank you!
I love these teachings sooooo much! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
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Father, I have a question. Is there any position you recommend for this meditation? Thank you for this 🙏🏼
Nope. Anything that’s comfortable.
I am looking forward to this video.
There are some pseudo meditation methods taught by some priest like Fr Lawrence Freeman who has some elements of Buddhist meditation infused in his meditation techniques but he calls them Christian meditation .
Fr Robert Kennedy SJ has gone rogue and gone into Dharma Zen whist still retaining his collar. As Christians we need to be careful of these meditation methods. I am speaking as an ex Buddhist, now a convert into Catholicism.
Thank you so much for your insight. We look forward to hearing what you think about this video!
@@ctmcatholic Thank you for your kind words. I would be grateful if you can cover the purpose of meditation. If its to clear the mind to listen to God's silent prompting, I like to ask - in my and my friends' own personal experience of God, if He wants to talk to us, it can be anywhere and anytime and regardless of whether you are spiritually ready or cleansed . (BTW just to clarify I am Charismatic and don't speak jn tongues). But I also recognise the need to clear the earthly distractions to experience the God's presence.
@@jeremiahong248 You may find Father touches on that a little in this video, but all the same please let us know what you think and we're always open to topic suggestions!
@@ctmcatholic Thanks for your reply! I would be grateful if Father can consider doing a video on Liberation Theology.
A Jesuit priest David Inczauskis SJ, wrote on 4 Jun 21 in their America Jesuit Review that he can't be a Catholic without liberation theology.
Pope JP2 has banned LT and it looks like its coming back. Jesus's Good News is sufficient. There is no need to adulterate it for any other cause or fight.
Whilst it is important to empathise the poor, it is wrong to twist Catholicsm and adulterated it with Marxist ideas.
The following is taken from the America Jesuit Review 4 Jun 21
Once I discovered liberation theology, I couldn’t be Catholic without it
David Inczauskis SJ June 04, 2021
As a college student in 2011, I was searching for a faith as radical as the Gospel I was reading. I found it in the rural town of Chiantla in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, where I had gone to research human rights abuses against women and children. In Chiantla, a group of committed campesinos were organizing youth, women and indigenous communities on the weekdays. They were canvassing for the leftist National Revolutionary Unity party on Saturdays. And they were going to Mass on Sundays.
I had never before witnessed this seamless integration of faith and revolutionary political struggle that these people knew as “liberation theology.” But having seen it, I knew that I could no longer be a Catholic without it.
@@jeremiahong248 David Inczauskis SJ possibly should read what Dorothy Day had to say on the subject of the poor and oppressed. She was an amazing woman, living the Gospel (with emphasis on living, not just talking) as a Benedictine Oblate and a 100% non-violent member of the Catholic Church.
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What,Father, made you choose the name of Colum Cille?
Good question. We'll ask Fr Columba and get back to you.
thank you divine thank you father for the help and advice god bless you
Thank you really enjoyed listening to this video, got a lot out of it. GOD bless you Fr Columba.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I did hear that yoga (just physical practice) is against the Catholic belief. Is this true?
Thanks for your comment, Lilian. Catholic Answers addresses this topic in detail: www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-trouble-with-yoga
@@ctmcatholic Thank you!
You’re welcome!
@@ctmcatholic I’ve been grappling with this question myself. The link provided is now dead…can you point me to another source? Thank you!
Thanks!
You’re welcome.