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Tag: contemplative prayer

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

Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Second Sit

April 5, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Do not underestimate the power of an afternoon silent sit. I work from home, and many days are full. When…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, Daily Prayer, God’s Presence, inner peace, Quiet Time with God, Rest in God, silent prayer, Spiritual Growth, Trust in God

The Great Adventure of Contemplative Prayer

March 16, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Chapter 1 of ​Open Mind, Open Heart​ begins with one of my favorite quotes from Thomas Keating: “Contemplative prayer is…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, silence teaches, sitting with God, Thomas Keating

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  • Start Here: A Simple Path to Sit Quietly with GodJuly 9, 2026
    Welcome. I am grateful you are here. Maybe you found this site because you are tired. Or spiritually hungry. Or distracted. Or longing for a deeper connection with God. Maybe you want more peace, clarity,…
  • 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…
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