The Guidelines
1
Choose a sacred word as the symbol of your intention to consent to God’s presence and action within.
2
Sitting comfortably and with eyes closed, settle briefly and silently introduce the sacred word as the symbol of your consent to God’s presence and action within.
3
When engaged with your thoughts, return ever-so-gently to the sacred word.
4
At the end of the prayer period, remain in silence with eyes closed for a couple of minutes.
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Getting Started
If you are attracted to Centering Prayer and the contemplative dimension of Christian teachings and practices and don’t know where to begin, you may find these suggestions useful. Pray for guidance, discernment and wisdom, that you may be clearly guided and drawn by God’s will for you.
Open Mind, Open Heart
Open Mind, Open Heart is designed to initiate the readers into a deep, living relationship with God and provides step-by-step guidance in the method of centering prayer.
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The Method of Centering Prayer
This is a helpful overview of the prayer, including the four guidelines and tips for practicing.
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The Method of Centering Prayer, Part 1
The Method of Centering Prayer, Part 1 Thomas Keating presents the basic method of the contemplative practice of Centering Prayer and its background.
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