I have practiced Centering Prayer since June 1, 2014.
Centering Prayer is a vital and important part of my daily life. It is my time to sit with God and open to the presence and action of God within. I sit with Jesus so I can walk with him in my daily life!
Let me share my favorite Centering Prayer books and my reviews:
The Heart of Centering Prayer: Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice by Cynthia Bourgeault.
Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening by Cynthia Bourgeault
Intimacy with God: An Introduction to Centering Prayer by Thomas Keating
The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God by David Frenette
A Taste of Silence: Centering Prayer and the Contemplative Journey by Carl J. Arico
Centering Prayer: Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form by Basil Pennington
Open Mind, Open Heart 20th Anniversary Edition by Thomas Keating
I encourage you to check out these wonderful books!
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Does this sound like you?
“I am bored with my life?”
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I have dreams and goals, but I am afraid to show up and take action on them.
I don’t want years to pass and be disappointed when I look back on my life.
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Thanks Rich.
I’ll add another, my favorite on contemplative prayer:
https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Heart-Christian-Sufi-Mysticism-ebook/dp/B0087GZJPA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Thanks Don! I will add to my list.
I learned from Basil Pennington in the 1970’s and Cynthia Bourgealt is the best Author I have read.
Thank you Linda! Agree, Bourgeault is a terrific author. I have learned much from her!
Love Basil Pennington’s “Centering Prayer.” It was the first book on Centering Prayer I read 30+ years ago. Love the way he presents Centering Prayer through the teachings of the Desert Fathers and the 14th century classic on contemplative prayer ” The Cloud of Unknowing.” I think it’s still one of the best books on Centering Prayer…
Thanks for the comments regarding Basil Pennington’s book!
Just received my copy of William Meningers book The loving search for God. I read it 20 years ago from contemplative outreach member library and fell in love with this gentle monk. He started the centering prayer method, teaching clergy after reading The cloud of unknowing over 100 times. Thomas Keating and Basil Pennington made up the initial trio bringing this practice out of the monasteries and to lay people.
He has also written a very powerful book on forgiveness which eventually allowed me to let go of a painful relationship of family hurt caused by my brother-in-law. A beautiful soul and gifted writer.
I met him at a weekend retreat in late 2016. He discussed St. John of the Cross and The Cloud of Unknowing. Terrific weekend retreat.