contemplative

by pingouin

Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:43:34

A form or style of Christian prayer that is not unlike the quietude of meditative Eastern disciplines like Zen Buddhism. It's most often associated with Catholicism and monastic life, but it's always a Good Thing for a Christian (cloistered or not, Catholic or not) to slow down, focus, and endeavor to listen to the "still, small voice" of the Spirit in this day and age. Then go and put a NOFX CD on.

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(definition)

by Webster 1913

Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:41:40

Con*tem"pla*tive (?), a. [F. contemplatif, L. contemplativus.]

Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative.

Fixed and contemplative their looks. Denham.

Having the power of contemplation; as, contemplative faculties.

Ray.

Con*tem"pla*tive, n. R. C. Ch.

A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.

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