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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

Q&A with Fr. Carl J. Arico Archive: Related to Centering Prayer
On or related to Centering Prayer Q: I started doing Centering Prayer about a year and a half ago. I was quite strict about two 20 minute periods a day at the […]

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 […]
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 […]
How to Find the “Right” Spiritual Director?
Q: I am in the process of trying to find a spiritual director. I am wondering is it usually a good idea to have a director who is more […]
How to Deal with Thoughts in Daily Life
Q: “Someone who practices Centering Prayer in the morning, has to have a prayer to prevent his mind from being bombarded by thoughts during the rest of the day. […]