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Spirituality is, in a narrow sense, a concern with matters of the spirit. The spiritual, concerning as it does eternal verities regarding Man's ultimate nature, is often contrasted with the temporal or the worldly. The central defining characteristic of spirituality is a sense of connection to a much greater whole which includes an emotional experience of religious awe and reverence. As with some forms of religion, the emphasis of spirituality is often on personal experience. It may be an expression for life perceived as higher, more complex or more integrated with one's worldview, as contrasted with the merely sensual.
The spiritual and the religious
An important distinction needs to be made between spirituality in religion and spirituality as opposed to religion.
In recent years, spirituality in religion often carries connotations of the believer's faith being more personal, less dogmatic, more open to new ideas and myriad influences, and more pluralistic than the faiths of established religions. It also can connote the nature of a believer's personal relationship or "connection" with their god or belief system, as opposed to the general relationship with the Deity understood to be shared by all members of that faith.
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Prayer and Spirituality | Community Church Edinburgh: Prayer and Spirituality. Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by john... http://bit.ly/4xoeKY
SerenitySatoru (Serenity Satoru) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:18:59 -0000
Prayer and Spirituality | Community Church Edinburgh: Prayer and Spirituality. Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by john... http://bit.ly/4xoeKY
Spirituality: Prayer and Spirituality | Community Church Edinburgh http://bit.ly/7aTFg4
angelshearyou (Angels Hear You) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:16:46 -0000
Spirituality: Prayer and Spirituality | Community Church Edinburgh http://bit.ly/7aTFg4
discussed religion, spirituality and health at a grad-level uic psych class this am. prayer, meditation, etc.
kate_news21 (kate shellnutt) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:42:23 -0000
discussed religion, spirituality and health at a grad-level uic psych class this am. prayer, meditation, etc.
A Cry of Love - A meditation on the Passion, told in the first person.
Meta Description: [ This site wants to take you by the hand and company you to live once again the most beautiful and fascinating love story. The way leading to the Calvary is a cry of love that you can understand. Then do not miss this opportunity and make it happen that the spark of love can light. ]
Awaken to Prayer: How to Pray As a Catholic - Includes history and practical advice. Draws on the riches of (Eastern) Orthodox as well as (Western) Catholic spirituality.
Busted Halo - Sponsored by the Paulists and written by young adults for young adults. Includes discussion boards on various topics, a Flash trivia quiz, guides for seekers.
Daily Virtual Retreat - One-way (read only) electronic mailing list. With different themes for each month. Short Scripture quotes and comments provide food for further meditation for each day.
Invisible Monastery - International, multilingual online group of Catholics who believe in the power of prayer, and who commit to praying weekly for each other's special intentions.
Meta Description: [ This site has the purpose to let all people know which are the means to become protagonist. You too can be part of a sweeping force if you accept the union, the fraternity and the prayer. ]
Online Ministries - Includes daily reflections on readings for Mass, an online retreat, tips for praying, and Stations of the Cross. Based on Jesuit spirituality. From Creighton University.
Meta Description: [ University Ministry Division of Creighton University ]
Pray with the Heart - Litanies, novenas, the Way of the Cross, and other Catholic prayers.
The Nine Ways of Prayer of St. Dominic - Many of these famous ways of prayer have to do with posture, using our bodies in prayer.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola - A classic. The Ignatian method of prayer uses visual imagination to draw nearer to God. Intended for spiritual directors or retreat masters, but directees can benefit from this book as well.
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