Connecting Spirit to Spirit: Becky Jones's Path to Prayer

Описание: A Quaker author chat. Becky Jones's "The Intimacy of Prayer" appears in the December 2025 issue of "Friends Journal": https://www.friendsjournal.org/the-in...

Becky Jones discusses her journey from growing up in a nominally Presbyterian household to becoming a chaplain. She shares her experiences with prayer, emphasizing its broad definition and personal significance. Becky reflects on moments of spiritual connection, both in nature and through her work as a chaplain, highlighting the importance of being present and holding space for others. The conversation also touches on the power of communal support and the various forms prayer can take in different contexts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Prayer and Personal Background
02:46 The Role of Prayer in Chaplaincy
07:00 Practices of Remembering and Holding Others in Prayer
09:10 The Nature of Prayer and Community Support
12:35 Broad Definitions of Prayer and Personal Experiences


Bio

Becky Jones is a longtime member of Northampton (Mass.) Meeting. She served as the interfaith chaplain in her local hospital and led bereavement writing workshops for 20 years. This essay is part of a larger collection of stories and reflections about life as a chaplain and as a person experiencing life's challenges, losses, and grace.

Show notes and transcript can be found at https://www.friendsjournal.org/becky-...