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Why Do You Fail To See?

September 5, 2016 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

It is important to slow down.  Turn off our cell phones, iPads, laptops and televisions.  There is a magnificent world…

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Posted in: General Filed under: awe, god, joy, life, wonder

Can You Sit with Me?

August 29, 2016 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Can you sit with me? -Joshua Lewis (Age 8)  Joshua is my son.  Every day Joshua asks me this question. …

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, silent prayer, sit

Why Does Centering Prayer Slow Me Down?

August 26, 2016 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I hope you enjoy a piece I wrote one year ago, “Monk in the World Guest Post” on Abbey of the Arts.…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, paradox

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  • What Happens When You Surrender to God?July 5, 2026
    I came across a Thomas Merton prayer in a new book I am reading by Jim Murphy, The Best Possible Life. I have come across this prayer multiple times. I admit I have not read…
  • 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,…
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