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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

How To Handle Times of Trial

August 22, 2016 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

In time of trial do not leave your monastery but stand up courageously against the thoughts that surge over you,…

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Nomad: A Spirituality for Travelling Light – Book Review

August 20, 2016 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I received this book for free and this post may contain affiliate links I am excited to share with you…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, god, Jesus, silent prayer

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  • 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.…
  • Three Powerful Fruits of Centering PrayerJune 12, 2026
    When you begin to practice centering prayer, you may not notice anything dramatic at first. You sit. Your mind wanders. You gently return. Then you do it again. It can feel simple. Maybe too simple.…
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