“Centering Prayer is an opening, a response, a putting aside of all the debris that stands in the way of our being totally present to the present Lord, so that He can be present to us. It is a laying aside of thoughts, so that the heart can attend immediately to Him. All prayer is a response. The Lord first knocks, beckons, calls to us.”
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Centering Prayer: Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form
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Basil Pennington
Basil Pennington was an American writer known for his works on religion and spirituality. His writings delved deeply into Christian faith and spiritual practice, having a profound impact on contemporary religious literature. more
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