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Tag: sacred word

What Sacred Word Should I Choose?

May 17, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

What sacred word should I choose? Pick a word that simply serves as a symbol of your intention to sit…

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Posted in: General Filed under: beginners guide, centering prayer, christian meditation, connection with God, contemplative prayer, prayer life, sacred word, silent prayer, Spiritual Growth, Thomas Keating

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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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

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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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