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Tag: sacred word

What Do You Do When You Can’t Quiet Your Mind During Centering Prayer?

August 20, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

What do you do when you cannot quiet your mind during centering prayer? Nothing. You do not try to stop…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, christian meditation, contemplative prayer, God’s Presence, prayer practice, sacred word, silent prayer, Sit Quietly with God, Spiritual Growth, Thomas Keating

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

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  • What Does Oneness Mean?September 13, 2026
    I came across a line in Wisdom Untethered by Michael A. Singer (affiliate link) that really made me stop and think. “You are something very great—you are pure love and oneness.” Powerful. It reminded me…
  • What Happens During Centering Prayer?September 6, 2026
    What happens during centering prayer? A lot. Let me explain. We let go of thoughts and emotions we are aware of. We also let go of repressed thoughts and emotions we are not immediately aware…
  • When I Wake in the Middle of the NightAugust 30, 2026
    Sometimes I awake in the middle of the night. It seems God is gently waking me up to spend some time with Him. What do I do to help myself fall back asleep? Interiorly, I…
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