I have come across this quite by accident. I too attended meditation courses with Fr. Matthew in the early 80's. He was a deeply spiritual man who possessed tremendous insight into the practice of meditiation. He gave me a foundation that has lasted throughout my life. It was so lovely to be able to 'hear' his voice again. Thank you.
Thank you. Interesting the term mantra wasn't used often or ever?in Christian Meditation . The suggested word maranatha was only a suggestion then and now however much more so now..many as Bede Griffith chose the Jesus Prayer in John Mains time and others short scripture ...from listening to john main talks it sounded like a must and not an option. I enjoyed Fr Matthews talk on utube
I have come across this quite by accident. I too attended meditation courses with Fr. Matthew in the early 80's. He was a deeply spiritual man who possessed tremendous insight into the practice of meditiation. He gave me a foundation that has lasted throughout my life. It was so lovely to be able to 'hear' his voice again. Thank you.
Your welcome Eleanor. This was recorded during his Training for Teaching Retreat.
This tape was cassette recorded by me around July 1989.
think we were on the same retreat? Where was it?
I wonder if Father Matthew met Father John Main OSB.
He knew of him but dont think he met him; he didnt agree with John Main's use of just maranatha as a mantra
Thank you for your response
Thank you. Interesting the term mantra wasn't used often or ever?in Christian Meditation . The suggested word maranatha was only a suggestion then and now however much more so now..many as Bede Griffith chose the Jesus Prayer in John Mains time and others short scripture ...from listening to john main talks it sounded like a must and not an option. I enjoyed Fr Matthews talk on utube