Thomas Keating explores the deepening that comes from the new information from science and evolution into the Mystery of God. He talks about the games that God plays with us […]
The Practices That Bring The Fruits of Centering Prayer Into Daily Life MP3 digital download
There are many practices that help translate the effects of Centering Prayer into daily life. Four of these practices – Attention/intention; Lectio Divina; The Prayer of Forgiveness and The Welcoming […]
Teleconference on Forgiveness, MP3 download
Thomas Keating and Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler talk for 36 minutes on Forgiveness and the Forgiveness prayer practice, followed by 18 minutes of responding to questions, which were submitted by readers of […]
Forgiveness: A Growth in Love, Booklet and MP3, digital download
Forgiveness: Growth in Love praxis pdf booklet and downloadable mp3 audio recording of the Forgiveness Prayer practice. Part of The Contemplative Life Program. An 81-page booklet containing the Prayer of […]
Intercessory Prayers
Q: When saying grace, in my private prayer after Eucharist, and during evening and night prayer, I ask for intercession. Yet I wonder whether this doesn't reflect a lack of […]
It seems the interest to do Centering Prayer has died
Q: I had been practicing Centering Prayer since 2008. But for the past year it seems the interest to do it has died. I would rather say the rosary or […]
Extending Time in Centering Prayer
Q: Our group had a recent discussion about increasing one’s practice to two to three hours per day. What insight does Contemplative Outreach have in regards to this type of extended practice? Our […]
Centering Prayer & the Process of Transformation
I often think about these words from Jesus, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them. For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such […]
The Practice of Forgiveness
Q: Forgiveness is one of the highest expressions of love and love without forgiveness is no love at all. Jesus’ emphasis on the absolute necessity to forgive repeatedly and from […]
Unsure of the Outcomes of Prayer
Q: I always try contemplative prayer, and it seems to be working. How can one be sure that the outcome (even though negative at times) is working for the right? […]
Stillness and Centering Prayer
1. The Rock ‚Äì a living relationship with Christ Jesus urges his followers to build on rock and not on sand (Mt. 7.24 ‚Äì 27). In South Africa we have […]
Centering Prayer During Times of Unrest
Q: Extreme injustices and inflicted cruelty are buried in people’s lives. When these experiences arise (often unexpectedly) as a response to the asking participation in one’s own spiritual journey, it […]
The Welcoming Prayer: Deepening Our Practice of Letting Go and Letting
My name is Michael Erwin. I have been doing Centering Prayer on a daily basis for several years during my incarceration at San Quentin State Prison. I have found that […]
Centering Prayer Retreat
Contemplative Outreach of Central PA presents: Contemplative Attitudes Through the Practice of Centering Prayer A Retreat Based on the work of David Frenette October 11-13, 2019 (Fri. to Sun.) Presenters: […]
Centering Prayer Retreat
Contemplative Living October 20–24, 2019 (Sun. to Thurs.) Presenter: Mary Dwyer This five-day retreat will explore how our contemplative practices shape our daily life. Contemplative Living is the call to bring […]
Online Video Practices That Bring The Fruits of Centering Prayer Into Daily Life
Contemplative Service: Intention/Attention Practice with David Frenette, 34 min. Download video Lectio Divina Practice with Fr. Carl Arico, 32 min. Download video The Prayer of Forgiveness with Sr. Bernadette […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Contemplative Practices
“Celebrating 25 Years of Silence, Solitude, Solidarity and Service” — this was the theme of Contemplative Outreach Philippine’s anniversary event from Nov. 4 to Nov. 10, 2015 at the […]
Fr. Carl Arico Recordings
Fr. Carl Arico Recordings Fr. Carl J. Arico is a founding member of Contemplative Outreach, and honored to have known Fr. Keating since 1969. He was present for the first […]
Contemplative Living II – ONLINE
I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. – Ezekiel 36:26 “Contemplative life begins when when take the first step into the […]
Becoming An Everyday Contemplative
Contemplative Enrichment Day with Judith Valente “Stillness is … opening up an emotionally clutter-free space and allowing ourselves to feel and think and dream and question,” author Brene Brown says. […]
“The Greatest Experience of God is No Experience”
Q: I heard you share this quote: “The greatest experience of God is no experience of God” (Thomas Keating). This saying has me very confused. My life has been filled […]
Advent Intensive Retreat in Western Colorado
A four-day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat November 28-December 1, Monday through Thursday, in Grand Junction, Colorado,the heart of the Colorado Wine Country, at Dragonfly Oasis Retreat Center. Six Centering Prayer […]