Finley, author, teacher, and former student of Thomas Merton, presents a practice-oriented course in Christianity's unique meditation tradition - contemplative prayer. Finley has been at the forefront of the Christian meditation movement for over 20 years, and in this guided retreat he leads listeners into their own direct experience of the heart of contemplative prayer. A complete guided session on the practice of Christian meditation is included. Excerpted from the full-length audio course Christian Meditation.