About this class
Contemplative prayer is the deepest and richest form of prayer. It is a special kind of prayer designed to open one’s awareness to pure, spiritual perception. In this state one is able to develop the consciousness of Christ and receive the sanctifying influence of God’s presence and grace. It is in this presence and grace that one can experience spiritual rebirth and fulfill the highest purpose of this life.
In this class you will learn an ancient method of Self Inquiry, which was designed to help one glimpse and experience the divine nature of one’s own soul. This will be followed by a study of the principles of contemplative prayer as revealed in the scriptures and instruction in methods of contemplative prayer, which will empower you to fulfill the command of Jesus to “watch and pray”. This “watching and praying” will “still your mind” and “purify your heart” as it leads you into the presence of God.
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About Phil McLemore
Philip McLemore was the LDS Institute of Religion director at the University of Georgia and Auburn University, AL from 1977-1984. He then served for 20 years as an active-duty Air Force Chaplain, retiring in 2004. As a military chaplain, Philip specialized in marriage counseling, stress and crisis management, and care for trauma victims. Since 2004, he has worked as a hospice chaplain and meditation instructor.
Trained by world- renowned meditation masters, Philip is an expert in ancient and modern forms of meditation and contemplative prayer. He is the author of numerous magazine and journal articles on meditation and spiritual awakening and is a popular instructor at meditation retreats and seminars. Philip and his wife Kim have 4 married children and 10 grandchildren and live in West Point, UT, with their family of dogs, chickens, and rabbits.