Centering Prayer
“We rarely think of the air we breathe, yet it is in us and around us all the time. In similar fashion, the presence of God penetrates us, is all around us, is always embracing us.” -Thomas Keating
More about Centering Prayer
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When and Where?
Mondays at 5pm│ In the Worship Space
On Mondays, we offer instruction in the Centering Prayer method before the 5pm sit. Following the 5pm sit, we offer a ‘Reading the Mystics’ class at 5:30pm. Click Here to Learn more about the Mystics Reading Group
Thursdays at 7:30am and 7:55am│ In the Worship Space
Our time together includes a 20-minute silent sit. Following this sit, we will have a short, meditative walk in the worship space before we begin another sit at 7:55am. You are welcome to come to either or both sits.
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What?
Centering Prayer is a form of silent prayer (meditation) which invites us to rest in silence to deepen our relationship with God. Each session begins with a silent sit, and then we will listen to a short teaching.
The source of Centering Prayer, as in all methods leading to contemplative prayer, is the Indwelling Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
If you would like to learn more about Centering Prayer, including instruction and the method, please feel free to reach out to Good Shepherd Parishioner, Woody Snowden or Father Hendree.
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You might consider coming if...
... you have been curious about meditation but thought you had to go someplace other than church to learn about it.
... you want to try meditation but don’t know how to start or where to begin.
... you want to try it just one time.
... you are a long-time meditation practitioner.
... you are looking for communal spiritual practice.
... you are scared or skeptical about meditation but want to challenge yourself to grow.
... you are looking for an 11th step practice in your 12 Step Recovery rhythm.
... you have a growing sense that there is a deeper depth to go to in your prayer life