Welcome to Centering Prayer !!!
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WHAT IS CENTERING PRAYER and HOW DOES IT WORK at ST. BARNABAS?
Centering Prayer is a Christian form of silent prayer, time set aside to pray in silence often in community. At St. Barnabas we begin this worship time together with a short reading followed by 20 minutes of silent prayer. We conclude with The Lord’s Prayer. This ancient form of Christian Prayer practiced by the early Desert Mothers and Fathers has the effect of deepening our relationship with the Divine Presence strengthening our natural ability to lead a Spirit-led life – a life of increasing calm, equanimity and compassion. |
Resources About Centering PrayerFATHER THOMAS KEATING:
Father Thomas Keating explains both the practice of Centering Prayer and The Psychological Experience of Centering Prayer in the two YouTube Videos below. His book Open Heart Open Mind (1986) explains and leads the reader through the many aspects and dimensions that a practitioner of Centering Prayer can expect to encounter and receive. |
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REV CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT:
In the YouTube video below, Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault gives an excellent and brief description and explanation of Centering Prayer (15 minutes) followed by an actual 15 minute Centering Prayer silent practice experience with a one minute conclusion. Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault’s book The Heart of Centering Prayer gives the reader a very full and deep understanding of the theory and practice of this Nondual Christian prayer practice. |
FATHER RICHARD ROHR Well known and loved Franciscan Priest, Father Richard Rohr further explains how Centering Prayer works and why. |
