Dear Meditators
Today we will reflect on some inspirational words from Cynthia Bourgeault, and from scripture – on surrender and the mysterious way to initiate Divine Healing, touching on Centering Prayer’s transformative power.
- Cynthia in her book, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, tells us that centering prayer has a very different understanding of silence. It is not an empty chalice waiting to be filled up with specific insights and directives. It is its own kind of perceptivity; it is more that we yield ourselves into it. What first appears like a “nothing” begins to be filled with its own light and intelligence, and this in turn carries us closer to our own hearts and closer to that mysterious place of interpenetration at the heart of all things.
- Centering Prayer allows some interior rearrangement to go on. Whilst it may initially feel disconcerting, it is actually a sign that a process of inner healing is underway…and we are reminded in scripture, Romans 12:2…”be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”
As you begin to relax now in body and mind, slow your breathing, and enter your meditation, centering your prayer, allow yourself to be open to this act of love for the unseen. The noticing and letting go of thoughts with practice happening more spontaneously and reliably, allows for our transformative growth and readiness to serve God’s purpose in our lives.
Love and every blessing
Kathryn
Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, p 34 – 35.
We will be with you in prayer this afternoon at 1pm
We are using this app to assist. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-mobile-app
Remember to watch an introduction to Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn. You can see it here
Let us know how you are finding this time – we always like to hear from you😊
Peace and health at this time
Irene & Damien
We will be with you in prayer this afternoon at 1pm 0r whenever you can meditate
We are using this app to assist. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-mobile-app
Remember to watch an introduction to Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn. You can see it here
Let us know how you are finding this time – we always like to hear from you😊 Peace and health at this time
Irene & Damien