Meditations
Two Exercises in Contemplative Walking
July 13, 2026
The task I set for myself was to incorporate movement into a prayer practice. There are many ways to do this. Dance would be a good way to incorporate movement into prayer, but I can’t dance. The most accessible movement available to the largest group of people is walking.
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
December 3, 2025
This is a recording of “Introduction to Buddhist Meditation” presented by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha at Precious Blood Renewal Center in Liberty, Missouri, on Nov. 6, 2025, as part of our Teach Us to Pray series.
Every Common Bush Afire With God
November 20, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
Photos of fall colors around the Renewal Center campus illustrate this meditation on encountering God in “every common bush,” a reference to Elizabeth Barrett Browning poem: “Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush is afire with God.”
Encountering God’s Awesome Beauty
September 27, 2023
An Encounters of the Fourth Kind Video
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
I’m sure you’ve seen pictures earth taken from outer space. Or gazed yourself upon a full moon. As you admire the beauty of the night sky, allow gratitude to the creator to rise in your heart. This 10-minute meditation invites to experience the awesome beauty of God’s creation.
Encountering Jesus in the Tabernacle
August 28, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
You and I are invited to gaze at the blessed bread and wine during Mass, or later in the tabernacle, and encounter the Son of God. Don’t pass up the opportunity. Gaze through the tabernacle door and see Jesus. This 10-minute meditation invites you into this experience.
Encountering God in a Sunset
July 25, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
Some evenings, I walk outside at just the right time to witness a sunset across our lake. It is an experience of tremendous beauty that takes my breath away. And behind the beauty is an experience of God. This 10-minute guided meditation invites you into this experience.
Encountering Christ (unexpectedly)
June 28, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
You may not see halos around the heads of your brothers and sisters in need, and yet, when you serve them, you also serve Christ. This 10-minute guided meditation invites you to go deeper in your relationship with God. It is an invitation to enter the divine embrace.
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
May 23, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
This 10-minute guided meditation takes you into the Upper Room with the Disciples on the first Pentecost. This series invites you to go deeper in your relationship with God. It is an invitation to enter the divine embrace.
Mary Magdalene Encounters the Risen Jesus
April 25, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
In today’s guided meditation, we join Mary Magdalene as she encounters the Risen Christ on Easter morning. This series invites you to go deeper in your relationship with God. It is an invitation to enter the divine embrace.
Jesus Present in the Eucharist
March 28, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
Today we will experience a guided meditation in front of the Tabernacle in the Precious Blood Chapel in Liberty, Missouri. This series invites you to go deeper in your relationship with God. It is an invitation to enter the divine embrace.