and renewal. The ecumenical dimension was an important element highlighting the urgent need for unity. Use From the Taize community a simple, meditative prayer form has emerged which is now known as Taize It involves a process of contemplation based on the chanting recitation of simple prayer. mantras. Taize prayers also include a strong focus on justice, peace and ecology. Creation Spirituality Origins With the increased emphasis on environmental concerns there has also been a significant development in the fields of theology and spirituality. Through the work of writers and lecturers such as Thomas Berry and Matthew Fox a spirituality has emerged which is loosely described as Creation Spirituality. While Creation Spirituality is generally thought of as a modern movement it is certainly not entirely new. Famous medieval mystic Hildegard of Bingen was very evidently a forerunner of the modern movement of Creation Spirituality. Purpose Creation Spirituality celebrates the spiritual dimension of creation as the expression of God's love and seeks to highlight the goodness of creation as a gift of God. Given the concerns for the environment that are felt by many Christians today, Creation Spirituality provides a helpful vehicle for many to relate to this in a spiritual sense. Activity: 1. the information above, complete the mind-map (over the page). 2. Look up the following readings from the Bible, and match them with the correct context of the reasons why people pray. Luke 1:46-55; Philippians 1:3-5; 108:3-4; Judges 10:10; 1 Kings 3:5-14; Ephesians 1:3
and renewal. The ecumenical dimension was an important element highlighting the urgent need for unity. Use From the Taize community a simple, meditative prayer form has emerged which is now known as Taize prayer. It involves a process of contemplation based on the chanting recitation of simple mantras. Taize prayers also include a strong focus on justice, peace and ecology. Creation Spirituality Origins With the increased emphasis on environmental concerns there has also been a significant development in the fields of theology and spirituality. Through the work of writers and lecturers such as Thomas Berry and Matthew Fox a spirituality has emerged which is loosely described as Creation Spirituality. While Creation Spirituality is generally thought of as a modern movement it is certainly not entirely new. Famous medieval mystic Hildegard of Bingen was very evidently a forerunner of the modern movement of Creation Spirituality. Purpose Creation Spirituality celebrates the spiritual dimension of creation as the expression of God's love and seeks to highlight the goodness of creation as a gift of God. Given the concerns for the environment that are felt by many Christians today, Creation Spirituality provides a helpful vehicle for many to relate to this in a spiritual sense. Activity: 1. the information above, complete the mind-map (over the page). 2. Look up the following readings from the Bible, and match them with the correct context of the reasons why people pray. Luke 1:46-55; Philippians 1:3-5; 108:3-4; Judges 10:10; 1 Kings 3:5-14; Ephesians 1:3