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Tag: christian mysticism

Did Jesus Practice Silent Prayer?

April 12, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Did Jesus practice silent prayer? I’ve been reflecting on that lately. The Gospels don’t use the phrase “silent prayer,” but…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, christian mysticism, contemplative prayer, deepen relationship with god, jesus prayer life, prayer life, presence of god, silent prayer, solitude and silence, Spiritual Growth

Conversation with Amos Smith: Healing the Divide: Recovering Christianity’s Mystic Roots (10th Anniversary Edition)

June 4, 2024 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

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Posted in: General Filed under: Amos Smith, christian mysticism, christian mystics, Jesus, Jesus Paradox, mystic, mysticism, new book

Holistic Mysticism: The Integrated Spiritual Path of the Quakers

December 1, 2023 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I am excited to share a new book by Amos Smith, Holistic Mysticism: The Integrated Spiritual Path of the Quakers.…

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Posted in: General Filed under: christian mysticism, mysticism, Quaker, quakers, silence

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  • 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.…
  • How I Notice God’s Voice and GuidanceJune 7, 2026
    I had asked if there were any topics you wanted me to reflect upon in a future Monday meditation. The following response was repeated by subscribers: “I would love to hear more about hearing God.”…
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