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 […]
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. … [By the way,] Centering Prayer and Welcoming […]
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Recognition: “It is the Lord” Jn 21:7
Thought for today: I cannot follow what I can not see! Question for contemplation: Am I “seeing” my life with eyes formed by the Word or by the World? I […]
silence
let us go adore himlet us go implore himmy soulto make us whole let us stopand just dropall attractionsdistractionsaddictionsafflictionspossessionsobsessionsattachmentsinvolvementsall desires worriesanxieties memories –our old self forsake this one decision make:shed […]
Blessings from Behind the Bars: Centering Prayer in Prison
In 2006, my late wife, Kate, four other psychotherapists, a cognitive behavioral trainer, and myself began a program at Travis County Correctional Center in Austin entitled LifeTools©. It provided psychological, […]
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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 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 […]
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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 […]
