Advent begins this week so we thought we’d bring you a unique perspective on prayer. We’re joined by Josemon Abraham, a devotee of Taizé Prayer – a style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France, which had it’s start in the 1940’s. Josemon gives us a thorough history of the Taizé community, its distinctive prayer style and how it has become beloved by so many Christians around the world, especially young adults. Our co-host Kari Janisse was exposed to it several years ago and was thoroughly impressed, even our jaded and prayer-deficient co-host Mike Walsh enjoyed it.
The prayer time typically includes a few songs, a psalm, a Bible reading, time of silence and intercessions. Short songs (chants), sung repeatedly, give it a meditative character. The words and phrases used in these chants are taken from the Holy Bible or writings of saints. Meditative singing thus becomes a way of listening to God. It allows everyone to take part in a time of prayer together and to remain together in attentive waiting on God. Please check our parish website for more information.
If you are interested in the Taize experience, all are welcome to join Josemon as he leads a prayer event at Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown, NJ on Tuesday, December 7th from 7-8 PM in the parish’s St. Anne’s room.
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