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Mid week Check-in“I See You’re Trying to Sleep…” Finding Stillness with the Jesus Prayer I saw a meme recently: Kermit lying in bed while his brain whispers, “I see you’re trying to sleep… can I interest you in the ten worst memories of your life?” Funny, yes. But also painfully familiar. So many of us carry the hum of anxiety, regret, or just plain mental noise when we try to rest. In our Into the Mystics course, we’ve been exploring ancient spiritual practices that draw us into stillness, and one that’s quietly transformed my nights is the use of the Orthodox prayer rope and the Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Or simply: “Jesus, have mercy.” There’s something about the rhythm of fingers on the knots, 33 or 100, it doesn’t matter, that draws the soul back to centre. The prayer isn't magic. It’s muscle memory for the spirit. It gently replaces the spinning thoughts with a whispered plea for mercy, rooted not in shame but in divine presence. This prayer is old. It comes from the desert. And yet, here I am in the 21st century, praying it into my pillow, and finding that the critical voices are quiet. My body softens. My spirit exhales. I don't always fall asleep right away. But I'm no longer alone with the noise. I'm with Christ. And most nights, that’s enough to let me rest (really rest) in God.
- Christ Clark |
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The readings for Sunday, June 15, 2025Readings for next Sunday include: PROVERBS 8:1-4, 22-31, PSALM 8; ROMANS 5:1-5; JOHN 16:12-15
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Into the Mystics!A note from Chris about what to expect: This is for everyone who wants to discover their inner life more deeply. While we're learning about the mystics and their writing, this is about the heart, not the head. You don't have to be a theologian; you just have to be open to meeting God more deeply. You can come for one, a few of your favourites, or the whole thing.
We'll spend about 10 minutes learning about the mystics, but then the rest of our time will be with prayer, reflection and meditation practices that will take us deeper into the heart of God.
And here is the zoom link:
Topic: Into the Mystics
Time: May 15, 2025 05:30 PM Vancouver Every week on Thu, until Aug 21, 2025, 15 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 836 7220 8207 Passcode: mystics |
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Clean up Day at the church!We are having a clean up day at St. Anne's and we would love your help! There are a number of projects both inside and outside that need some attention. If you are available please sign up on the sheet outside the office. Thank you! |
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