During the time of prayer we consent to God’s presence and action within. - Thomas Keating What does it mean to consent to God's presence and action within? When I practice centering prayer I detach from my thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. I ever so gently let them go and return to my sacred word. It only takes a mere … [Read more...]
The Wisdom Jesus: Book Review
I am excited to share my review of The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind- a New Perspective on Christ and His Message by Cynthia Bourgeault. Cynthia is a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader. She divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine and a … [Read more...]
My Favorite Courses
I want to encourage you to check out some of my favorite online courses. They can also be found on my Resource page. Some of the courses can be found at a great discount. Our friends and fellow spiritual teachers at Contemplative Light are pleased to continue this offer for only Silence Teaches subscribers. this post may contain affiliate … [Read more...]
Silence Teaches Updates
Greetings from Rich at Silence Teaches! Over the last few months I have been hard at work making improvements and updates to my site. I will continue to do this so I can best serve you. I hope you find these updates helpful! First, I want to thank you for subscribing to Silence Teaches! This means a lot to me! Let me share the various … [Read more...]
What Are the Fruits of Centering Prayer
We sit with God, our beloved. We do not sit with God for what we will obtain. We do not sit and expect a gift in return. “Lift your heart up to the Lord with a gentle stirring of love, desiring Him for His own sake and not for His gifts.” This is a teaching from the classic contemplative book, The Cloud of Unknowing. We enter centering prayer … [Read more...]
Moving from Stress to Joy: Nicholas Amato
I am delighted to share my friend Nicholas Amato's second book, Moving from Stress to Joy is now available. A Catholic priest since 1970, Amato has served more than 20 years as a pastor. He is a graduate of the Shalem Institute in Washington, where he served as adjunct faculty member and is also an Associate of Mepkin Trappist Abbey in South … [Read more...]
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