Jesus is equally human and Divine. Amos Smith refers to this as the Jesus Paradox in his book, “Healing the Divide”. Centering prayer helps us open to the mystery and beauty of this paradox. To the human mind it simply does not make sense. How can Jesus be both human and God at once? Jesus is either God or he is human. How can Jesus be … [Read more...]
The Gift of God
I am re reading David Frenette’s book, “The Path of Centering Prayer”. I am re reading his book to deepen my practice. I have been practicing centering prayer since June 1, 2014. I consider myself a beginner. I begin each session with a beginner’s mind. In Part 2 of his book, David discusses contemplative attitudes and how they can … [Read more...]
Prayer Is Resting In God
In my last post I discussed that prayer is being in communion with others. Here is a link to it. As a reminder, I mentioned that I think of prayer in four manners. Prayer is speaking to God. Prayer is listening to God. Prayer is being in communion with others. Prayer is resting in God. In this final piece, I will comment on how prayer is … [Read more...]
Journey with God
I sit in silence to enter a journey. It is a journey that together God and I will take. … [Read more...]
What is Prayer?
I have been practicing centering prayer since June 1, 2014. I have noticed that my prayer life has changed as a result of this practice. My approach to God has changed. My relationship with God has changed. I have added a much needed depth to my prayer life. My prayer life was one … [Read more...]
Silence
Silence is not empty. It is filled with God. … [Read more...]
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