Applications of Contemplative Expression of Immersive Prayer in the World
I am passionate about expressing God’s Grandeur and Christ’s love in the ordinary of our lives. I do so through contemplative expressions I call Immersive Prayer on this website and by publishing books on Amazon. To date, Sheltering Tree Media Publishing has published two new books. Sheltering Tree will be publishing many more of my books over time, expected at a rate of one to two a year. I also have self-published books that, in many cases, are print versions of what is available on the Immersive Prayer website. See below for more details.
Via Lucis: in the Presence of Saint Joseph celebrates and highlights the most glorious time in the Christian liturgical year: the fifty days from Easter to Pentecost. This Via Lucis journey adds light to Scripture with the dimension of artwork and encountering an imagined Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, becomes present in a what-would-he-say style by observing, commenting, and conversing about the Scripture and artwork for each encounter. He walks with you from Jesus’ Resurrection through Ascension. Brief meditations and thought-provoking questions are included for group discussion or individual contemplation in eighteen encounters. It is the first in an annual series of Via Lucis: in the Presence of fictional encounters with saints and early Christian leaders.
Amazon listing: https://www.amazon.com/Via-
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/Rk5Nbc4YmUc
I am pleased to announce the availability of my book “For the Good of the Order” which has been published by Sheltering Tree Earth Publishing. For the Good of the Order is based on my role as Lecturer in a Christian fraternal order. Near the end of each meeting, I share thoughts that focus on positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and love. When I prepare for what I might say I use the prayer practices included in the Immersive Prayer website. Additional books authored by Jerry are being edited and published by Sheltering Tree Earth Publishing and are coming soon.
The book offers twelve topics on emotion three stories for each one. The book is designed for both personal growth and group discussion. There is an section dedicated to how to use the book in a group discussion setting. There is also a website in development that can be used for private group use. This book is available on Amazon in soft or hard book format, or 
. All profits go to charity.
Lectio Divina reflections associated with the Word
Daily Gospel Reflections using Lectio Divina for the 2024 Liturgical Calendar is a compilation of daily Lectionary Scripture for 2024 Reflections using the prayer of Lectio Divina. These Daily Lectio reflections are available on the Immersive Prayer site for all three yearly cycles. You can locate desired Scripture passages using search.
These Daily Gospel Reflections using Lectio Divina for the 2024 Liturgical Calendar are available in a new book on Amazon as soft copy, hard copy and 
and Kindle Unlimited. All proceeds go to charity.
Contemplatio Abscona Mysteria (To Contemplate Hidden Mysteries) is a growing list scriptural of Rosary Bead Mysteries. The Rosary Mysterious of Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous are further extended to include ten personal alternate, mysteries. These are known an experimental mysteries based on themes in scripture. Each individual mystery includes art from James Tissot and a Lectio Divina mediation which can be used as an example for individualized meditation.
Dipsao – I Thirst is based on the scriptural transliterated Greek word “dipsaō” which means the state of being thirsty. Blessed Mother Theresa concluded that Christ’s striking words are a prayer of an endless two-way thirst of both giving and receiving love. I have had my thirst satiated by countless Christ like people so I humbly share their “I” and their effect on me.
Chanterelles in The Garden focuses a highlighting lens on God’s grandeur. This beauty takes many forms such as a glorious swath of Chanterelle Mushrooms at a moist riverside in God’s Garden. Interior revelations and discovery in these moments can take our breath away. Windows open to the truth and love of Christ. Each poem and reflection in this book includes an on-line audio version.
The Color of My Heart offers an examination of recollections that yield personal insights worth pursuing towards becoming a better person. The title of the book is metaphorical language describing Christ’s Love as a common thread of our hearts true color. The color of my heart is love.
A Moment for Christ captures moments of metamorphosis when there can be no explanation other than faith. When we allow these moments to unite with Christ we can discover how and what shape we are to become.
Good and honorable priests who are committed to their charism and are exemplars of Christian holiness. They deserve nothing less than the Church finding ways to re-elevate them in the eyes of the world. A partial solution is to leverage their sanctity so they more deeply become “merchants seeking the finest pearls.”
Scripture Reflections – It is my hope is that by sharing these Scriptural expressions that you may find resonance and think about your own reflections and what they mean for you. Each reading reflection is listed in seasonal order from about one week ahead.
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The thoughts contained on this site are personal reflections of my own sense of God’s love, grace and action in the world. My faith is deeply rooted in Roman Catholic teaching with special emphasis on actively encountering and living the Beatitudes.
Peace and God Bless,
Jerry
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*This site has permission to use the New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE) Bible Mark 3 passage.
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Page and discussion group on these Lectio Divina daily Gospel Readings.
Discussion group on St. John of the Cross.