Q: My impression is that some meditation practices have very specific guidance about physical technique such as posture, breathing etc. But Centering Prayer suggests fairly little except to have a […]
I wonder why so many clergy are not aware of contemplative prayer?
Q: I wonder why so many clergy are not aware of contemplative prayer? Even if they are, why don‚Äôt they share it with their congregations? A: There is any number […]
In his book, Open Mind, Open Heart, Fr. Keating says that divine union is not a free ticket to happiness in this life…Can you please explain…
Q: In his book, Open Mind, Open Heart, Fr. Keating says that divine union is not a free ticket to happiness in this life; that some people are left with […]
“We acknowledge that any good accomplished by CO is the work of the Holy Spirit”
Q: This is about the wording of the Contemplative Outreach Theological Principle 16 – “We acknowledge that any good accomplished by CO is the work of the Holy Spirit”. It […]
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. ‚Ķ [By the way,] Centering Prayer and Welcoming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Find the “Right” Spiritual Director?
Q: I am in the process of trying to find a spiritual director. I am wondering is it usually a good idea to have a director who is more […]
How to Deal with Thoughts in Daily Life
Q: “Someone who practices Centering Prayer in the morning, has to have a prayer to prevent his mind from being bombarded by thoughts during the rest of the day. […]
