Is the Centering Prayer?
Contemplative Prayer Is the Opening of Mind and Heart – Our Whole Being – to God, the Ultimate Mystery, Beyond Thoughts, Words, and Emotions. We Open Our...
Contemplative Prayer is the opening of mind and heart – our whole being – to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. We open our awareness to God whom we know by faith is within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than choosing – closer than consciousness itself.
What kind of prayer is centering prayer?
It is a form of silent prayer using a sacred word to draw focus and attention to interior silence and an intention to consent to God' presence and action within.
How do you pray a centering prayer?
- Choose a word. This word, called a sacred word, should represent your intention to consent to God's presence and action within you. ...
- Introduce the word. Sit comfortably and with your eyes closed. ...
- Settle deeply into prayer. ...
- Gently conclude the time of prayer.
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