good intro to centering prayer and the works of Abbot Keating I was introduced to centering prayer by a visit to a centering prayer support group at an Episcopal church. One of the participants there told me the fundamentals of this method of prayer, a distillation of the contemplative prayer tradition, which dates from third or fourth century Egyptian monasticism, and then we had a twenty minute session. Afterwards someone in the office photocopied for me a seven page appendix from this book. In the appendix was a reference to the title of the book which I ordered and learned was part of a trilogy by Abbot Keating. It has turned out to be one the most helpful books I have read about this method of prayer.
This book is recommended for those who are looking to banish clutter from their lives. Through contemplative prayer one learns to quieten the soul and manifest God.
Open Mind, Open Heart This is one of the best primers about moving into Stillness I have read. It will be valuable to the beginner as well as for folks who have practiced meditation for many years.
Open Mind Open Heart This is a marvelous introduction to centering prayer. It answers basic questions and pulls the reader into God's love in a very methodical and reassuring way--reminding the reader that all one needs to do is to say "Yes" to God's grace. Takes a lot of pressure off "making it happen" which is so ingrained in Western society. "Be still and know that I am God" is a central theme. Open Mind Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel
Prime source for learning Centering Prayer In this writing, Father Thomas Keating very carefully and completely offers a newly-edited version of what is considered a primary source for learning Centering Prayer. As the early proponent of this type of prayer that can lead greater joy in entering the presence of God, Keating has once again explained in great detail how the practice of engaging in Centering Prayer can be of benefit. His work is the definitive source of terminology and understanding for the contemplative who wants to engage seriously in this deep form of prayer.
I am enjoying this book. This book has opened up a whole new path to prayer for me. It is what I was looking for. Centering Prayer,Contemplative Prayer, is explained well inThomas Keating's book.
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