“Praise be to God, thy heart is engaged in the commemoration
of God, thy soul is gladdened by the glad things of God
and thou art adsorbed in prayer.
The state of prayer is the best of conditions…”
— ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ
DEVOTIONAL GATHERINGS
Devotional meetings spring up naturally in a community where a conversation about the spiritual dimension of human existence is growing. In diverse settings, Bahá’ís and their friends and families unite with one another in prayer. There are no rituals; no one individual has any special role. Meetings consist largely of reading prayers and passages from the Bahá’í sacred texts in an informal yet respectful atmosphere. A spirit of communal worship is generated by these simple gatherings, and this spirit begins to permeate the community’s collective endeavors.
Uplifting the Human Spirit
Simple Baha’i devotionals have no rites, rituals, or formality, and no one individual has any distinct role. These humble gatherings generate a spirit of unity and communal worship, and this spirit begins to infuse the community with harmony and union, permeating collective endeavors with empowerment.
Musical Devotionals
Devotional gatherings are a chance for us to learn how to create an uplifting, spiritual atmosphere. This often involves music and the arts. The key is to help clear our minds from the anxieties of our daily lives and to meditate on our higher purpose.
Respectful Atmosphere
All over the world, Bahá'ís and their friends, co-workers and neighbors are inviting people to devotional gatherings. The purpose is to create a space for sharing things that uplift the human spirit -- things like music, poetry, prayer, song, stories, or even just thoughts and reflections -- anything that we find inspirational.
Community’s Collective Endeavors
Most importantly, these devotionals can be held by anyone, either by hosting one in your own home or helping to host a gathering elsewhere. The Bahá’í teachings seek to empower each of us to create an uplifting and spiritual atmosphere in our own communities.
Follow our journey @tucsonspiritualcafe
Get in touch
If you are interested in learning more about Devotional Gatherings or simply want to get more information, please call or text (520) 393-9030 or complete the Get in Touch form.
You will receive a response from information@tucsonbahai.org.
