When should you practice Centering Prayer? Listen to what your life tells you. Are you a morning person? You seem to get your best work done in the morning. Take your first sit before you begin your day. Does it take you a while to feel awake and moving? How about before lunch? Sit and then eat your lunch. You have had a … [Read more...]
Silence Teaches Us Who We Are
Silence teaches us who we are. Silence shows us the way forward. It is not always easy. And that is okay. Silence challenges us to push through our fears and struggles. Silence pushes us to move outside of our comfort zone and create new comfort zones. Silence teaches us to grow and learn new things. Silence teaches us that … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer with Rich Lewis: Methods Podcast
I am excited to share my interview with Jory Pryor on the Methods podcast. Methods is a free podcast designed to showcase the myriad ways in which we can engage with our ego, develop inner peace, and connect with the divine. I walk listeners through the Centering Prayer practice and then Jory and I enjoy a conversation. Centering Prayer with … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer Shows You The Way Forward
We consent to the presence and actions of God within during Centering Prayer. Why is this important? God patiently wishes to direct and guide our lives. Perhaps the Spirit nudges us to: Be more open to what life presents. Enjoy this moment. Stop worrying Begin a new career. Expand your comfort zone. Commit to a … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer Nourishes Our Souls
We sit when life goes well. We sit when life is tough. Things aren’t going so well. We sit because we love God. We sit because we trust God. We sit even when we are not so sure anymore. We let go and open to the presence and actions of God within. That is what Centering Prayer is. Nothing more. Nothing … [Read more...]
Contemplative Prayer Is Like Reverse Prayer
What is prayer? Prayer is when we talk to God. Prayer is when we ask God questions. Prayer is when we thank God. Prayer is when we praise God. Prayer is when we complain or cry out to God. Prayer is when we ask God for help. What is contemplative prayer? It is like a reverse prayer. We shut up. We let God … [Read more...]
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