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Centering Prayer: Rest in God

December 7, 2020 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Centering prayer leads to contemplative prayer. Contemplative prayer is union with God—rest in God. Centering prayer is simple: 1. Show…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, god, rest, sacred word, Thomas Keating, thoughts

Letting Go During Everyday Life

November 16, 2020 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Letting go during centering prayer is meant to continue the rest of your day. What do I mean by this?…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, emotions, god, let go, sitting with God, thoughts

Centering Prayer and Thoughts

November 9, 2020 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

God is not my thoughts. God is beyond my thoughts. My thoughts only limit God. Many mystics have exclaimed in…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, cloud of unknowing, Contemplative Outreach, Thomas Keating, thoughts, unknowing

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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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