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Tag: sacred word

How to Choose Your Sacred Word

September 11, 2023 Rich Lewis 5 Comments

What should my sacred word be during centering prayer? Let me ask you this question. Are you an auditory, visual…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, sacred word

I Feel Like I Am Failing at Centering Prayer!

December 19, 2022 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

“I feel like I am failing at centering prayer.” Did you show up? “Yes.” Then you are not failing. Did…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, Cynthia Bourgeault, Fail, forgive, Infinite wisdom, Jesus, meditation, sacred word, show up, Thomas Keating, transformation, True self

Centering Prayer: Rest in God

December 7, 2020 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Centering prayer leads to contemplative prayer. Contemplative prayer is union with God—rest in God. Centering prayer is simple: 1. Show…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, god, rest, sacred word, Thomas Keating, thoughts

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  • You Don’t Need More Discipline. You Need a RhythmApril 22, 2026
    For a long time, I thought I needed more discipline. A better plan.More structure.More effort. But what I actually needed… was a rhythm. A simple way to return each day to: silence clarity what matters…
  • Why I Journal (and How It Helps Me Listen to God)April 19, 2026
    Why do I journal? There are many reasons…but one stands out. I’ve come to think of centering prayer as a kind of reverse prayer. Instead of me speaking to God… God is, in a sense,…
  • Did Jesus Practice Silent Prayer?April 12, 2026
    Did Jesus practice silent prayer? I’ve been reflecting on that lately. The Gospels don’t use the phrase “silent prayer,” but they do show something very clear: Jesus regularly went away to be alone with God.…
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