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Tag: Thomas Keating

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

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

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

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  • 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…
  • 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,…
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