Centering prayer teaches us to let go and just be. … [Read more...]
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Refreshed by God
Each time we sit in silence it is a new opportunity to be refreshed by God. … [Read more...]
Sitting with God
If you can't sit in silence for 20 minutes, try 5 minutes. God will be just as happy to sit with you for 5 minutes as 20 minutes. … [Read more...]
Live By The Spirit Within
Contemplative prayer is entered without expectations. I leave my wants and my demands behind. I begin my prayer with just me, my empty being. I simply sit in Spirit's Presence. I ask for Spirit to fill me. I ask for Spirit to fill me even during my non silent parts of the day. I am learning to release expectations not only during silent … [Read more...]
Sit with God
I have been practicing centering prayer for a few months now. This practice has helped me better understand who God is. Of course what I think I know is most likely a mere sliver of what He really is. Centering prayer is a practice that leads to contemplative prayer. For me, right now God is a presence. I simply want to sit with Him. I simply … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Mystery
Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart - our whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emotions. -Thomas Keating There is a time to talk to God. There is a time to listen to God. During silent prayer we sit with God. We empty ourselves of our thoughts, words, emotions. We offer our whole being to … [Read more...]
