Ways to enter into contemplative prayer: Part 4

Thomistic Prayer: The Path of Intellect. Method of Thomas Aquinas. This is logical, intuitive, analytical and results in a logical conclusion or action. The prayer answers some or all of these questions, What, Why, How, Who, Where, When, and With What Assistance? The result of this type of prayer is “metanoia,” a change of heart. About 12% of the population would consider themselves Thomistic prayers.

Method

Take any virtue - for example, humility, Alternative: select a story from scripture and focus on a virtue or positive aspect of one of the characters.

1. Reflect. What does it (the virtue or positive aspect) mean?


2. What is the connection between (humility) and authenticity?


3. What did Jesus say about (humility)?


4. Who are good biblical examples of (humility)?


5. Examine your own (humility)


6. What should I do to be more like this?


7. End with a prayer to Jesus for the gift of the virtue.