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Meditation Session
This is the meditation audio from Fr. Eric Haarer’s Ghatika Monthly session titled “Forgotten Gems: The Christian Mystical Tradition and Carmelite Spirituality” (August 2025). In this recording, Fr. Eric gives a brief introduction to the Carmelite approach to meditation. He then leads us in a session of lectio divina (“divine reading”) which, though not particular to the Carmelite tradition, is a widely respected practice across Christian mystical traditions.
What is Ghatika Monthly?
Ghatika Monthly is an in-person and virtual gathering held on the 2nd Saturday of every month, in which CCR expert teachers offer accessible guidance in foundational yet transformative contemplative practices. Ghatika is the Sanskrit term for one 24-minute meditation session, which is the recommended length for beginning meditators. We offer these sessions freely to ensure that anyone can access contemplative techniques for cultivating a healthier, more balanced mind.
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