On workdays, my first Centering Prayer sit is at 5:45 a.m. I always feel some anxiety after I wake. Then I retreat to the basement, light a candle, […]
Dark Night of the Soul and Clinical Depression
Q: I’d like to know more about the dark night of the soul and how it differentiates from clinical depression. A: Thank you so much for asking this question. Many […]
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Active Prayer Sentence as a Thought
Q: I have a question regarding the active prayer practice. I’m practicing Centering Prayer for about 2 years and the active prayer for several months. Sometimes, the active prayer […]
Centering Prayer Group Facilitator Support Team
Facilitating is a ministry that empowers people and enables group process. As a ministry it helps group members to become more aware and more loving. . . . Good […]
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Introduction to Centering Prayer Course in Spanish via Zoom
The Dominican Republic Centering Prayer Community (DRCPC) has a history of more than thirty years of following, supporting, and sharing the path of contemplative transformation taught by Father Thomas […]
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Gratitude and Centering Prayer
Gratitude and Centering Prayer Q: Is it possible to experience pleasure and gratitude for the feelings I sometimes have during meditation (e.g. spaciousness, chakra opening) without being distracted by them? […]
Centering Prayer and Lightheadedness
Q: I have a question regarding my Centering Prayer practice: Lately, I have noticed that as I finish my sit, open my eyes and come back to the external, I […]
A Movement of Grace: Contemplative Spiritual Companionship Program
“Welcome to this sacred circle, where each of us is invited to access the silent place within us where the Divine Presence awaits us.”[1] With these words, Fr. Thomas […]
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An Example of a Zoom 1/2-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Fifty-nine gathered the morning of Holy Saturday to experience a ½-Day Centering Prayer retreat via Zoom. The format was simple; the silence profound; the intimacy shared. Here is […]
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Global Support Team for English-speaking Practitioners of Centering Prayer Outside the United States
In August 2018, Pat Johnson asked me to serve as the team leadfor English speaking practitioners of Centering Prayer outside the United States. With that request came another request- to form […]
A Closer Walk with God during Lockdown
Q: I have one – desperate – question. In the current lockdown I am led to believe from the book 40 Days to a Closer Walk with God [by David Muyskens] […]
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Lectio Divina and Imposed Sabbath Rest
When I was first asked to write about Lectio Divina in this time of crisis, many thoughts came to mind. Firstly, we are in the liturgical season of Easter […]
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