Q: My attempts at Centering Prayer have not been particularly good. Though I do believe that any attempts to connect with God are honoured and I know at times I […]
The Word of God, in Silence and Sound: Centering Prayer in the Context of the Divine Office
Contemplative Immersion Retreat with Fr. Justin Lanier This contemplative immersion retreat will flow through periods of Centering Prayer, walking meditation, teaching, and the simple chant of the Divine Office. The […]
With Merton & Keating’s Roadmap, Where Do We Go from Here? – via Zoom
Join us for a contemplative panel discussion with Ed Bacon, Vernon Dixon, Victor Kramer and David Rensberger. This inspiring event begins with a 20-minute Centering Prayer period. Then our panelists […]
Practical Steps for Self-Knowledge
Q: Our Centering Prayer group has been studying The Cloud of Unknowing translated by Carmen Acevedo Butcher. In chapter 14, pg 42, we are told to “Get to know […]
Eight-day Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat: God Is Love
God is Love: The Heart of All Creation builds on the works of Fr. Thomas Keating and is possibly his last major published series. As Fr. Thomas notes in the […]
Going Deeper
I have practiced Centering Prayer for many years, but the most profound changes in my attitudes were effected by the presence of Father Thomas and friendship with him. It […]
The Unfolding of a Spiritual Memoir
Many years ago, I started the practice of journaling almost everyday. I needed to be aware and compassionate concerning my own feelings and my challenging profession. I was responsible […]
The Difference Between Centering Prayer and Contemplation — And Why It Matters
Q: I have a question about Centering Prayer, that has come to me after rereading David Frenette’s book about Centering Prayer. He talks as though Centering Prayer may, and sometimes […]
Spiritual Depression or Clinical Depression?
Q: Can a spiritual depression turn into a clinical depression in the spiritual journey? According to Fr. Keating there is a period during the spiritual journey that all is obscure, confused […]
“God is Love, the Heart of All Creation” Part 2 – via zoom
Thomas Keating with Carl J. Arico Video and Discussion hosted by Kathleen Blank Riether The video series God is Love, The Heart of All Creation was filmed in Snowmass, CO, […]
Discernment: Deep Listening and the Presence of God – via Zoom
Discernment is more than exploring what I want or what others want of me, rather what does God want of me? Contemplative discernment sorts, questions, senses, intuits movements of grace […]
Is Charisma a Gift or a Curse?
Q: I have a question about charisma – I heard it can be a gift of the Spirit but I also know it can be a serious ego trap […]
