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Author: pbegeman

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Autism and the Practice of Centering Prayer

Posted on August 23, 2023 (August 23, 2023)

  Q: I have autism but I’m highly functional. It seems like during Centering Prayer my mind/brain goes almost always to memories of my past. Are there any special recommendations for […]

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Tagged autism, Centering Prayer, mental health

What If I only have 15 minutes to practice?

Posted on August 23, 2023

  Q: If I only have about 15 minutes a day to practice Centering Prayer, is this still beneficial? A: It is wonderful to dedicate some time to resting in God […]

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Tagged Centering Prayer, four guidelines

Centering Prayer, Welcoming Prayer and Anger

Posted on August 23, 2023 (August 23, 2023)

  Q: Centering Prayer has changed my life.  At times it’s hard, though it does not get old.  So thank you for this method of prayer.  It helps me to […]

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Tagged anger, Centering Prayer, welcoming prayer

The Facilitator, the Judge and the Three-Year Old

Posted on July 26, 2023

  by Cissy Eyre Milford, Ohio “I said, and said, and said those words. I said them but I lied them.” ~Dr. Seuss I’m sitting snug on the couch early […]

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Tagged Centering Prayer, centering prayer group, facilitator, human condition

Judging our Practice

Posted on July 17, 2023

  Q: I’ve been doing Centering Prayer for eight years now. I do two sessions of 20 minutes nearly every day. Sometimes I miss the 2nd sit, but that is […]

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Tagged Centering Prayer, self-judgment

The Experience of Apathy

Posted on July 17, 2023 (July 17, 2023)

  Q: I have been spending time with the Spiritual Journey program, and I just watched the video ‘Frustrations Caused by the Emotional Programs’ (from Part 2 of the ‘Human […]

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Tagged apathy, Centering Prayer, Dark Nights, depression, listlessness, spiritual journey

Centering Prayer, Jesus Prayer, Welcoming Prayer

Posted on July 17, 2023 (July 17, 2023)

  Q: Can I practice Centering Prayer as my main prayer (morning and afternoon) and during the day practice the Jesus prayer? Am I using two practices with different meanings and […]

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Tagged Centering Prayer, Jesus Prayer, welcoming prayer

Centering Prayer and Yoga Nidra

Posted on June 14, 2023

  Q:  I would like to ask about the connection between Centering Prayer and Yoga Nidra. I once went on a three-day silent retreat where we did Centering Prayer three times a […]

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Tagged attention, Centering Prayer, unloading, welcoming prayer, yoga nidra

Is Centering Prayer for the Non-Religious?

Posted on June 14, 2023 (June 14, 2023)

  Q: I’m a practitioner of “A Course in Miracles” and other non-religious pathways. Can I or anyone that is not a traditional Christian practice Centering Prayer? Is Centering Prayer for […]

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Tagged Centering Prayer, inclusivity, interfaith, non-religious, Thomas Keating

The Agnesian Creed

Posted on June 14, 2023

  by Tom Agness New York, USA My thanks to Richard Rohr, one of my hero theologians, who has suggested we all develop our own personal creed. This is mine. […]

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Tagged personal creed, Richard Rohr, Ultimate Reality

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