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Silence Is An Act of Faith

April 22, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  Laurence Freeman tells us meditation is an act of faith. Why is it an act of faith? What do…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, Faith, god, Laurence Freeman, meditation, self improvement, silence

Into the Silent Land: Six Lessons on Contemplative Prayer

April 19, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I am excited to share my reflections on Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: awareness of God, centering prayer, Christian Contemplation, contemplative prayer, contemplative spirituality, Into the Silent Land, Martin Laird, silence and stillness, Spiritual Growth, True self

I Don’t Have The Patience For Silent Prayer

April 15, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  “I don’t have the patience for silent prayer.” I get it. We have busy lives.  There is too much…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, patience, silent prayer, thoughts

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  • You Are Not Every Thought You HaveJune 28, 2026
    Centering prayer teaches us to let go of our thoughts. Not because thoughts are bad. But because we are not every thought that passes through our mind. Some thoughts are simply not true. I am…
  • We Fall and Start Over AgainJune 21, 2026
    In October of 2016, I attended a retreat led by the late Father William Meninger. I filled my notebook with notes and one-liners. I especially enjoyed his wit and humor. He was funny, sharp, present,…
  • God Is in the PresentJune 14, 2026
    One of the things centering prayer continues to teach me is this: Life is happening in the present moment. But so often… we are somewhere else. We worry about the future. We replay the past.…
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