Part 2: contemplation and study in Dominican Spirituality
Dear brothers, relationship is key to all of us. Relationship with God is the most important of all as it helps us seek His divine guidance in matters that we would otherwise not have a clear path. While highlighting the key aspect of the ignatian spirituality, we said, it was build on finding God in all things and discernment. We spoke about the imaginative nature that is practiced by those who follow it. In Dominican spirituality, Contemplation is important aspect which involves with individuals deepening their relationship with God. In so doing, the Dominicans, experience God’s presence and love and are able to respond to the needs of others. St. Dominic, like st. Augustine of Hippo before him, believed that through contemplation was essential for fully being centred in God. In his writings St. Augustine of Hippo, Bishop, believed that contemplation allows individuals to seek and understand divine truth hence fostering a deeper connection of God. St. Augustine believed in intel...