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James Martin, S.J.November 05, 2009

A reader sent me a link to this.  And, no, I hadn't heard of it either.  But check it out.  It's from the California Province Jesuits.  They suggest using the techniques of Ignatian contemplation (imagining yourself in the scene) and applying them to particular events in Jesus's life, for a new way of doing the Rosary.  Interesting.  See what you think here.  (But where's the First Contemplation?) 

James Martin, SJ

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Eugene Pagano
15 years 1 month ago
The hyperlink is missing as of 6:18 p.m. EST.
Beth Schaper
15 years 1 month ago
Here's the link to the First Contemplation.

http://www.jesuitscalifornia.org/Page.aspx?pid=365
Beth Cioffoletti
15 years 1 month ago
I'll have to spend a little more time with it, but my first reaction is that it feels a little too "contrived" for me.  There's not enough room (or invitation) for me to use my imagination and discover my own response.
Joseph Farrell
15 years 1 month ago
I'm a huge fan already. Thanks, Father Martin! (I hope they go back and add the first meditation at some point... probably a transcription error.)
Stephanie Schmude
15 years 1 month ago
JF - The first meditation is on the introductory page -
http://www.jesuitscalifornia.org/Page.aspx?pid=365

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