“When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door,... (Matthew 6: 6). Centering prayer is a practice that opens us to the gift of contemplative prayer. During Contemplative prayer we sit with God. We open our mind, heart and … Read More
God: A Loving Presence
Somewhere in those depths of silence I came upon my first experiences of God as a loving presence that was always near, and prayer as a simple trust in that presence. - Cynthia Bourgeault The first book I read on Centering Prayer was … [Read more]
Preparation For Great Light: Clint Sabom
If you haven't already read it, Clint Sabom's memoir about his own awakening in the Christian Mystical tradition is a mesmerizing and intimate story. In fact, Sabom gives readers a free look at his dramatic introduction here in a blog post. Here … [Read more]
What Does Sabbath Look Like?
Jesus wants us to enjoy life. Rest refreshes our souls. It relaxes and recharges us. It helps us to be more productive during our non sabbath times. It reconnects us to God and to others. What does a day of rest look like? By this I mean a true … [Read more]
Interview With Daniel P. Coleman
I am excited to share my interview with Daniel P Coleman, author of Presence and Process: A Path Toward Transformative Faith and Inclusive Community. Daniel holds an MA in religion from Earlham School of Religion and describes himself as a … [Read more]
Contemplative Light
Our friends at Contemplative Light write frequently about Contemplative Practices for Christians. You might enjoy Clint Sabom's articles about The Jesus Prayer, or Marc Shaw's recent blog on Centering Prayer. You can also get a free … [Read more]
To The Quiet Mind All Things Are Possible: Meister Eckhart
To the quiet mind all things are possible. - Meister Eckhart Centering Prayer quiets our mind. It quiets our mind during our silent sit. It also quiets our mind during the regular course of the day. When the mind is still, God can and will … [Read more]
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