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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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  • The Beautiful Path of PrayerOctober 4, 2026
    Prayer is an enriching, powerful, and exciting journey. We often begin the journey by praying with words. We pray for family, friends, others, and ourselves. We complain. We lament. Sometimes we simply tell God about…
  • You Are Not Your ThoughtsSeptember 27, 2026
    Centering prayer teaches me that I am not my thoughts. I can observe them. I might be angry. Worried. Anxious. Afraid. Or even in physical pain. I mention physical pain because I sometimes have leg…
  • Your Centering Prayer Schedule Can ChangeSeptember 20, 2026
    There have been times when life and work have become very busy. During one particularly challenging season, I changed my centering prayer schedule. At the time, I was sitting twice per day for twenty minutes.…
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