“Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion, and desire. This mobilization of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions of faith, prompt the conversion of our heart, and strengthen our will to follow Christ.”                

                                      –Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2708

For Reflection:

How does this depiction of Christian meditation differ from other ideas of meditation presented in the secular culture? Why are all of the faculties of the soul helpful in entering into prayer? How can I engage my intellect, imagination, emotion and desire when I pray the Rosary?