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Tag: Thomas Keating

The Great Adventure of Contemplative Prayer

March 16, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Chapter 1 of ​Open Mind, Open Heart​ begins with one of my favorite quotes from Thomas Keating: “Contemplative prayer is…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, silence teaches, sitting with God, Thomas Keating

Letting Go and Allowing God to Transform Me

February 2, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Why I Practice Centering Prayer I practice centering prayer because I want to open myself to the presence and action…

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Posted in: General Filed under: anxiety, centering prayer, god, heal, let go, peace, rest, Thomas Keating, transformation, True self, wisdom

Why We Can’t Do Life Alone: Lessons from Thomas Keating

September 28, 2025 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

We Need Each Other This is the third and final reflection on what most stood out to me while reading…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, Jesus, Thomas Keating, True self

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  • 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.…
  • Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Second SitApril 5, 2026
    Do not underestimate the power of an afternoon silent sit. I work from home, and many days are full. When things get busy, I’ve found I don’t need less silence, I need more. That’s why…
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