You gave me unique awarenessat a very young ageBefore I could walkI knew I was different. ~Your Light upon my head I did not stay on the […]
Holy Stone
On a visit to Ireland in June 2012, my wife and I visited Dingle, County Kerry. This Holy Stone, one of many on the Emerald Isle, sits in the street […]
His Silent Valley
It is another day in the Lord. I step from my room into the silence of the valley ‚Äì an almost audible silence that is the language of God. The […]
Bringing the World Together
This May 2012, a spiritual friend and I made a pilgrimage to Ireland. In our rented mini Nissan we drove from ancient site to ancient site, walking and praying in […]
When I am Among the Trees
When I am among the trees,especially the willows and the honey locust,equally the beech, the oaks and the pines,they give off such hints of gladness.I would almost say that they […]
No words are needed
The past two years my family has endured a devastating loss with the passing of my beloved sister. She was stricken suddenly with a terminal illness and endured tremendous amount […]
It helps me remember …
It can be a challenge to remember all those who have asked for our prayers. I wrote this poem 52 years ago while in the 5th grade, but continue to […]
In his book, Open Mind, Open Heart, Fr. Keating says that divine union is not a free ticket to happiness in this life…Can you please explain…
Q: In his book, Open Mind, Open Heart, Fr. Keating says that divine union is not a free ticket to happiness in this life; that some people are left with […]
“We acknowledge that any good accomplished by CO is the work of the Holy Spirit”
Q: This is about the wording of the Contemplative Outreach Theological Principle 16 – “We acknowledge that any good accomplished by CO is the work of the Holy Spirit”. It […]
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silence
let us go adore himlet us go implore himmy soulto make us whole let us stopand just dropall attractionsdistractionsaddictionsafflictionspossessionsobsessionsattachmentsinvolvementsall desires worriesanxieties memories ‚Äìour old self forsake this one decision make:shed […]
Recognition: “It is the Lord” Jn 21:7
Thought for today: I cannot follow what I can not see! Question for contemplation: Am I ‚Äúseeing‚Äù my life with eyes formed by the Word or by the World? I […]
Q&A with Fr. Carl Arico ~ Meditation and Centering Prayer
Q: One of the new people in our Centering Prayer group asked me what the difference between meditation and Centering Prayer is. ‚Ķ [By the way,] Centering Prayer and Welcoming […]
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A Summary of the First International Symposia for Contemplative Studies
Ronald L. Barnett, Ph.D.member of the Circle of Service of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. As one of 24 co-sponsors, Contemplative Outreach, with the primary organizer, Mind and Life Institute (MLI), convened […]
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Q&A with Fr. Carl J. Arico Archive: Related to Lectio Divina
On or related to Lectio Divina Q: I have been advised to NOT do Centering Prayer in conjunction with Lectio Divina. Individually and in a group setting I have practiced doing […]
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Q&A with Fr. Carl J. Arico Archive Related to the Spiritual Journey
On or related to the Spiritual Journey Q: I saw a notation by Fr. Keating about Heaven right here on earth. Does this take away the hope of a […]
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Feeling Nothing
Q: After many years of Centering Prayer and feeling that I was just where I should be, things have changed for me. When I go to prayer there is nothing […]
The Time of Lent
Lent a time to start over a time to take stock a time to see the truth a time to lay it all down Kathleen […]
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Stay Connected
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Safe
I was on a silent retreat sitting outside having a cup of tea watching a little critter poking his head and periodically I’d see dirt flying up out of the […]
DYING and RESURRECTING IN CHRIST
In gratitude for all of what Thomas Keating and Contemplative Outreach has done in supporting my spiritual growth. My meditation* began with use of the symbol of a cross: […]
Called to the Desert
Ordinary time is over and now we are presented with a different, sacred time: one of fasting, reflection and penance. This period of Lent mirrors the forty days Christ spent in […]
The Story of My Surrender
In his book, Invitation To Love, Thomas Keating writes: “On the spiritual Journey there is usually someone in our family, our business or in our community whom we cannot endure, someone […]
Ocean Blue
Drifting grey,Rising blue,Crested white,Golden light.I am notAnd God is. Joanne Alban, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA […]
God’s Embrace
I‚Äôve been practicing Centering Prayer since early 2008; up until then most of my prayer could be described as some reflection on God, but mostly trying to talk to God […]
Contemplative Outreach United in Prayer Day – Saturday, March 17th
Join us this year for our 20th Annual United in Prayer Day featuring spiritual enrichment from the 2011 DVD Contemplative Journey Revisited where Fr. Thomas Keating presents The House of […]
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