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A Taste of Silence: Centering Prayer and the Contemplative Journey
Like John Wesley or Jean Pierre de Caussade before him, Catholic priest Arico provides the devout with a model and method for the attainment of a deeper spirituality; unlike them, he feels free to draw wisdom not only from Christian and ancient models but also from Sufism and Thomas Merton to show us how 'God is calling us from our tombs' to the experience of 'divine union.' Arico's spirituality and warmth are profound, and his guide shall be well received by most Christian readers.―Library Journal
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2016
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May 28, 2016
I highly recommend that both new and experienced practitioners read Carl J. Arico's book, "A Taste Of Silence: Centering Prayer And The Contemplative Journey. Let me share a few key points from this book that I think you will enjoy.
"I became aware of how powerful Centering Prayer was because it was a container for my consenting to not only God's presence in my life, but also God's action in my life." Centering prayer is a practice that helps us open to God. It teaches us how to let go, open and consent to the presence of God. When we are present to God, we give God the best chance to act in us!
"God is within us and we don't fully appreciate the divine presence in us right now." Centering prayer helps us reconnect to the divine within. We are both divine and human beings. When we let the two meet and act together, we get God inspired actions.
"Now I would like to suggest, if we are unable to let thoughts go at times, how is God going to put another thought in our minds?" Centering prayer teaches us how to let go. When we let go, we let God act in us at a deep level beyond thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. Each time we let go during centering prayer, we give God another opportunity to give us what God knows is best for us just right now.
"When we consent, we are giving the Spirit permission to do whatever needs to be done." This is the exciting part! During centering prayer, God acts in us. God's inner actions are later revealed during our everyday lives. The fruits of centering prayer are a wonderful gift from God.
Read Carl's book. A long term practice such as centering prayer will teach us how to let go and live. "This letting go in the prayer causes a ripple effect for letting go outside the prayer."
"I became aware of how powerful Centering Prayer was because it was a container for my consenting to not only God's presence in my life, but also God's action in my life." Centering prayer is a practice that helps us open to God. It teaches us how to let go, open and consent to the presence of God. When we are present to God, we give God the best chance to act in us!
"God is within us and we don't fully appreciate the divine presence in us right now." Centering prayer helps us reconnect to the divine within. We are both divine and human beings. When we let the two meet and act together, we get God inspired actions.
"Now I would like to suggest, if we are unable to let thoughts go at times, how is God going to put another thought in our minds?" Centering prayer teaches us how to let go. When we let go, we let God act in us at a deep level beyond thoughts, emotions and physical sensations. Each time we let go during centering prayer, we give God another opportunity to give us what God knows is best for us just right now.
"When we consent, we are giving the Spirit permission to do whatever needs to be done." This is the exciting part! During centering prayer, God acts in us. God's inner actions are later revealed during our everyday lives. The fruits of centering prayer are a wonderful gift from God.
Read Carl's book. A long term practice such as centering prayer will teach us how to let go and live. "This letting go in the prayer causes a ripple effect for letting go outside the prayer."
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