top of page
Praying

Soul Prayer

A Haven for Liturgy, Prayer, and Sacred Poetry

Soul Prayer is a quiet refuge—a sanctuary for those longing to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the sacred.
Here, prayer is spacious.
Liturgy is grounding.
Poetry becomes a doorway into the presence of God.

This is a contemplative haven for those who desire:

  • Prayer that centers and restores

  • Liturgy that roots the heart in ancient rhythms

  • Poetry that awakens the soul’s imagination

  • Stillness that makes room for God’s gentle voice

At Soul Prayer, we honor the wisdom of sacred texts, the beauty of ritual, and the healing power of language shaped by prayer.
We gather words that have carried generations, and we allow them to carry us.
We enter silence with reverence and let stillness become its own kind of prayer.

Whether you come seeking solace, grounding, or inspiration, Soul Prayer welcomes you into a space where the spirit can rest and the heart can listen.

​

Lectio Divina

​

Listening for the Sacred in Scripture and the Soul

​

One of the central rhythms of Soul Prayer is Lectio Divina, the ancient practice of slow, prayerful reading that invites Scripture to become a living conversation with God.

Lectio Divina is not about analysis—it is about attentiveness, presence, and relationship.
It opens the inner life and makes space for the Spirit to speak gently to the heart.

This sacred practice unfolds in four contemplative movements:

​

1. Lectio — Read

We read slowly, listening for a word or phrase that stirs something within us.

​

2. Meditatio — Reflect

We sit with what has caught our attention, allowing it to resonate and reveal deeper meaning.

​

3. Oratio — Respond

We offer our response to God—simple, honest, heartfelt prayer arising naturally from the encounter.

​

4. Contemplatio — Rest

We release words and rest in silence, letting ourselves be held in God’s quiet presence.

Through this rhythm, Scripture becomes nourishment for the soul—an invitation into spaciousness, clarity, and intimacy with God.

​

A Space to Be Held

​

At Soul Prayer, we weave together liturgy, poetic prayer, silence, and sacred reading to create a space where:

  • The weary find rest

  • The searching find grounding

  • The heart finds God in gentle, beautiful ways

  • ​

Here, prayer is not rushed.
Presence is honored.
The soul is welcomed just as it is.

©2019 by heather mckay maddox. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page