A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
Laurence Freeman, OSB
Again the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for
fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and
sells everything he owns and buys it.     (Matthew 13:45)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    GETTING THE WORD OUT
    Publicity means not hiding your light under a bushel. It doesn’t mean you have
    to sell meditation as a product. John Main said it was caught rather than taught.
    Perhaps the very best way to begin is to organize and offer an introduction to
    Christian Meditation, featuring a brief talk and perhaps showing of the Coming
    Home video, to be followed by group meditation. You may do the introduction
    yourself, especially if you have had the opportunity to attend a School for
    Teachers session in your area, or you may also be able to invite a leader from an
    existing group nearby or another volunteer in your area who would be happy to
    team up with you. Many regions have individuals so designated to help with new
    group formation.  The introduction may be repeated at various intervals along
    the way, and can be organized to suit any circumstance: church, home, school, or
    business.

    Making use of examples available through the School for Teachers, as well as
    descriptions in the Community’s many other fliers and brochures, prepare a
    simple one-page description of the essential facts: what, why, when (and how
    long), where, and who.  Describe the key points honestly and briefly. Remember
    that the combination of the words, ‘Christian’  and ‘meditation’  and ‘group’,
    speak pretty strongly for themselves. This ‘one-pager’ can serve as a
    communications resource in itself, a simple flier to distribute or even mail to
    selected others. It will also help you keep your facts together for other kinds of
    communications: phone calls, e-mails, faxes, brief notice in the appropriate in–
    house publications, like the parish bulletin and/or newsletter. You can also
    consider a poster in a key location or a notice in the local community
    newspaper. And remember, wherever you set your introductory session, be sure
    to let your friends who are interested know. Encourage them to join you and to
    pass the word along. Finally, if your diocese has a spirituality commission, make
    contact with its leadership. Whether or not your introduction or group will be
    held in a church setting, members of the spirituality group may very well give
    you critical moral support, as well as offer helpful suggestions.
A Pearl of Great Price
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