Contemplative Prayer is a process of interior transformation, a conversation initiated by God and leading, if we consent, to Divine Union. In silence we come to know and live from the Divine Mystery within us. The fruit of contemplative prayer is a growing awareness of God as the Source and Center of all.
Centering Prayer prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God’s presence and action within. Centering Prayer does not demand anything of us. It does not ask anything of God. It is a process of simply resting in the love of God, and being in relationship with Him. Centering Prayer is drawn from ancient prayer practices of the Christian contemplative heritage, notably the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert, praying Scripture through Lectio Divina, the 14th Century anonymous book The Cloud of Unknowing, and the writings of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila.
“When you want to pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (MT 6:6)
Here are some great websites for Contemplative Prayer:
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Why does the priest put water in the wine at Mass?
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A few weeks ago, Father celebrated Mass with the Bigdeal Youthgroup. He explained each part of the Mass and gave the students the opportunity to ask questions. ... See MoreSee Less
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"What is true for us in our natural life in this world, is also true regarding our relationship with God: we need a mother to give us life, nurture us and form us." - Fr. Jeremiah Shryock ... See MoreSee Less
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"I hope you didn't take it personally, Father", an embarrassed woman said after Mass, "when my husband walked out during your sermon."
"I did find it rather disconcerting," Father replied.
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Catholic counselor Rachael Isaac has some tips for cultivating gratitude while effectively dealing with life’s struggles. “One of the common misconceptions that I come across is, ‘Oh, I should just be grateful,’ meaning I should just be grateful and ignore my struggles,” Isaac says. “But gratitude is not meant to invalidate our struggles. It’s a way to help us gain a better perspective on them.” ... See MoreSee Less
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A Catholic counselor explained how to practice healthy gratitude to effectively deal with challenges in life, even when “feeling grateful” doesn’t come naturally. A Catholic counselor explained ...Comment on Facebook