Consenting to the Action of the Spirit by Colleen Thomas “Therefore the mystic’s concern with the imperative of social action is not merely to improve the condition of society. It […]
“Xs” On The Calendar
“Xs” on the calendar By Leslee Terpay It is hard to believe that almost a year has passed since I was asked to write about how Lectio Divina could […]
Exploring What We Have in Common: Engaging in Interspirituality
Exploring What We Have in Common: Engaging in Interspirituality by Jenny Adamson Member of the Contemplative Outreach Governing Board Every year the Governing Board of Contemplative Outreach comes up […]
Christian Contemplative Practice and Loving Kindness Meditation
Q: As I go deeper and deeper into contemplative and introspective work the barrier I run into is the constantly articulated goal (by all the great teachers, saints and […]
Is Centering Prayer for Everybody?
Q: I have used the CD series, “Contemplative Prayer” from Sounds True, along with reading many of Father Keating’s books. When I tried Centering Prayer, my mind was filled […]
Starting the Year Anew
Starting a new year can be an opportunity to recommit oneself to a practice or go deeper into it. We offer the following suggestions: The Daily Reader for Contemplative […]
About the Sacred Word
Q: “How do I choose my sacred word for Centering Prayer” Dear Friend, Thank you for asking for clarification on the first Centering Payer method guideline: “Choose a sacred word […]
WHERE’S THE LIGHT SWITCH?
WHERE’S THE LIGHT SWITCH? Harry Francis Thompson San Diego So I go there In quiet and dark I show up naked, willing, Not knowing, Not understanding It’s mechanics […]
Vestibules to our Centering Prayer Time
Q: I recently completed e-courses in Centering Prayer as well as Welcoming Prayer. When doing Centering Prayer, I find that most thoughts that come up are related to tasks […]
Our Guiding Lights
By Julie Saad Governing Board Facilitator This time of year often brings memories of loved ones and events that we hold close. As I write this article, we have […]
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