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by <\/strong>Roll Over Menno\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nIn this month’s Christian Leader Magazine, a publication of the US Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, is an article called “The new old spirituality” which correctly states that many people are searching for truth in new and unconventional ways, but unfortunately the article portrays these ‘new old’ ways in a positive light by saying…<\/p>\n

“Returning to ancient spiritual practices can help a new generation re-imagine the power of the gospel…”<\/p>\n

These are the ‘new old’ ways mentioned in the article:<\/p>\n

The Prayer Labyrinth
\nThe Prayer Path
\nLectio Divina
\nTaize
\nThe Jesus Prayer (mantra)
\nStations of the Cross
\nIgnatian Examen
\nSpiritual Direction
\nContemplative spiritual disciplines
\nThe Desert Fathers<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read the rest of this article by Roll Over Menno called “The ‘new old spirituality’ of the US Mennonite Brethren.”<\/p>\n

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