Judeo-Christian Contemplative Beliefs
He identified contemplative practices in Judeo-Christianity, which focused thought on a specific subject, religious concept or passage, to restore calm and well-being; which correlates with mindfulness. Having grown up in a Jewish household and having worked in a Jewish Day School, "I" am aware that Orthodox Jews spend many hours contemplating messages in the Old Testament, the Kabala and other religious texts. Following communion in the Catholic Church, there is a short meditation for contemplative thought. Catholics are always encouraged to reflect on their lives and actions. There has been a recent resurgence in meditation and contemplative practice in the worldwide Christian (including Catholic) community following the traditional practices