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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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? 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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Centering Prayer at the Intersection of Faith and Equity/Equality (CPIFEE) By Laurie Corkey Contemplative Outreach of Northern Virginia Amidst the turmoil of racial unrest this summer, I, like many […]
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Healing In Community by Adam Gordon This article started as an account of Centering Prayer amidst a global pandemic and a local tragedy. On May 25th, about two […]
