Welcoming Prayer Practice

The Welcoming Prayer Practice

A Contemplative practice of letting go in the

ordinary routines of daily life

You may turn to God in the Welcoming prayer practice when you are aware of body sensations,

feelings, emotions, thoughts and commentaries that are experience in your body.

MOVEMENTS

Focus - and sink into the body sensations do not resist, simply experience the sensation.

Welcome - (The sacred symbol of intention to consent to the presence and action of the indwelling Spirit). Remaining in the body sensation, gently say the word "Welcome" interiorly, embracing the Holy spirit in and through the body sensation.

Let Go - While continuing to experience and rest in the body sensation, repeat the letting go sentences to open to the healing action of the Holy Spirit within.

I let go of my desire for security/survival....Welcome

I let go of my desire for approval/affection....Welcome

I let go of my desire for power/control...Welcome

I let go of my desire to change...(any situation, person, event, feeling, emotion)...Welcome

You may repeat these movements as often as you wish.

It is important to remain in the body sensation while repeating the sentences.

from the booklet in the Contemplative Life Program

"Welcoming Prayer" Contemplative Outreach, 2006