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Tag: Spiritual Growth

What Happens When You Surrender to God?

July 5, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I came across a Thomas Merton prayer in a new book I am reading by Jim Murphy, The Best Possible…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, silence teaches, silent prayer, sitting with God, Spiritual Growth, Surrender to God, thomas merton, True self, Trusting God

You Are Not Every Thought You Have

June 28, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Centering prayer teaches us to let go of our thoughts. Not because thoughts are bad. But because we are not…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, God’s Presence, Inner Awareness, letting go, Limiting beliefs, Peace and Clarity, silence teaches, silent prayer, Spiritual Growth

We Fall and Start Over Again

June 21, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

In October of 2016, I attended a retreat led by the late Father William Meninger. I filled my notebook with…

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Posted in: General Filed under: Basil Pennington, centering prayer, Christian Contemplation, Father William Meninger, God’s Love, silence teaches, silent prayer, Spiritual Growth, the cloud of unknowing, Thomas Keating

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  • 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…
  • Find Your WellAugust 23, 2026
    Just show up. Find your well. Dig deep and see where it takes you. Centering prayer is my well. I began this practice in June of 2014. It resonated with me. As much as possible,…
  • What Do You Do When You Can’t Quiet Your Mind During Centering Prayer?August 20, 2026
    What do you do when you cannot quiet your mind during centering prayer? Nothing. You do not try to stop your thoughts. That is not the goal of centering prayer. Thoughts will come. Plans. Worries.…
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