One of the most formational spiritual practices I’ve had for years is to read Scripture every day. For more than a decade, I’ve led a private Facebook group that reads the Bible chronologically in a year. Adding spiritual practices like observing Advent and observing the liturgical calendar, contemplative prayer, and using essential oils to guide the emotional faith journey have only deepened my faith walk.
This advent season, I wanted to bring these pieces together in a new way. I’m inviting you to join me on an eight-day prayer experience called “Perfumery in the Life of Jesus.” In biblical times, a perfumer would use fragrances to represent beauty, worship, and divine presence.
Using a PDF guide, you can spend 5-10 minutes a day applying a variety of essential oils (including the three most closely associated with the life of Jesus of Nazareth), and praying with eight contemplative prayer exercises. I’m looking forward to this minimalist approach to the holiday season.
Sunday, November 30th, at 8pm EST, I’ll lead a live session praying Day 1, a breath prayer using Psalm 141. You can start the exercises that day, and repeat as desired, or use the Guide in a time frame of your choosing. I hope you’ll consider including this guide in your Advent season.
Use this google form to sign up and join a group of us in observing Advent together.
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