Contemplative prayer

The Method of Centering Prayer - Download as a PDF or view online for free

In this episode, Charles tells us about St. Teresa of Avila. He explains about her life as a contemplative and her work and book "Interior Castle."

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If you want to practice contemplative prayer, The Welcoming Prayer (by Father Thomas Keating) is a wonderful tool to help you get started.

Learn how to pray Visio Divina, a prayer of "divine seeing", allowing God to speak to into your heart through art & images. (+ free printable prayer cards)

Finding stillness with God and deeper focus in prayer requires practice and preparation. Try using breathing, centering prayer or guided meditation to help. Learn how to use centering prayer and breathing exercises to begin your prayer time. (+ free printable prayer cards)