Q: What Centering Prayer method is used to eliminate the ego? The Buddhist method is to meditate on emptiness. A: Thank you for your question. In truth all our contemplative practices are […]
In Memory of Ilse Reissner (English & Español)
1929 – 2021 HER HISTORY IN EXTENSION CONTEMPLATIVA INTERNACIONAL The history of the Spanish Centering Prayer Groups in Central Florida starts in 1991, when Ilse Reissner moved to Altamonte […]
Governing Board Member Selection Process & Call For Applications
Description of the Governing Board The Governing Board of Contemplative Outreach is a volunteer group of Centering Prayer practitioners entrusted to serve the community at large, discern the call […]
Our Contemplative Practices Move to Zambia
by Fionnuala Quinn O.P. Dublin, Ireland During this time of pandemic, when globally the life of every citizen has been disrupted and our personal connections with people very much […]
Tears During Centering Prayer
Q: I have been practicing Centering Prayer off and on for several years, last year almost everyday. I have recently been experiencing tears/crying for no apparent reason. Please advise. […]
Monkey Mind on Steroids
Q: I have been doing Centering Prayer for about 7 years, and I have changed in positive ways that my wife, some others in the CP group, and even […]
Background Noise
Q: When doing my Centering Prayer and after settling in to “find my sweet spot” I find that despite the quiet of prayer, there always seems to be noise […]
The Unitive Way: Seeing Creation from God’s Perspective
by George R. Gerardi “A new period in evolutionary history seems to be emerging that calls us to transcend our rational powers with their desires for security and survival, power […]
Some Gleanings from Survey Results – Contemplative Outreach Prison Outreach
At a Glance: A rich, diverse and exuberant response 88 respondents from 30 different U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. From both men’s and women’s facilities; From volunteers outside and chaplain/staff […]
Praying Holy Scripture in the Lectio Divina Method as Part of the Centering Prayer Support Group
The Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina prayer practices complement each other. Fr. Thomas Keating called this a “Liturgy of Lectio Divina.” In his article “The Four Approaches to the Practice […]
Remembering Therese Saulnier
“She got a little too good at welcoming!” So Thomas Keating said about his dear friend and colleague Mary Mrozowski after her death in 1993. We might say the same […]
Moving Through Discouragement
Q: I pray Centering Prayer two-three times daily for an hour each. I started two years ago but I didn’t take it seriously until last year. I am currently going through […]
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