Monk Habits for the Rest of Us- Silence and Solitude

This is the second sermon in the 40 Days of Prayer series- Monk Habits for the Rest of Us. In this message, Mark shares on the two pillars of prayer- silence and solitude. thevineaustin.org/monkhabits Matthew 6:5-8 DISCUSSION QUESTION: 1. This week, we are practicing centering prayer. How has your experience been with this practice? (You may also want to reflect on last week’s practice of the Lord’s Prayer.) 2. When you think back to the sermon, what stood out to you- either as encouraging, curious, or confusing? 3. What do you make of the instructions of Jesus in Matthew 6:5-8. What is the core of Jesus’ teachings and instructions? 4. Mark shared that silence and solitude uniquely remind us we have a soul. Do you think of your soul often? How do silence and solitude make us remember our soul? 5. If you were to deepen your practice and comfort with silence and solitude, how would that affect your life?