“Forgiveness is central to the Christian religion. It was Jesus’ chief concern on the night of his resurrection when he revealed himself to the apostles … breathed on them, and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them. Whose sins you retain are retained’ (John 20:22-23). … “God is nothing but […]
There is something very simple about God. Simple like a child’s laughter that breaks forth, spontaneously, without guile. Simple like when you act, immediately and directly, to help someone who falls in front of you. … God is simple like the way every moment of time, in its ordinariness, holds the gift of your life […]
Monday, August 29 – Friday, September 2, 2022 Catherine’s House: Mercy International Centre, 64A Baggot Street, Dublin 2 Fionnuala Quinn O.P. Suzanne Ryder RSM Maire Hearty RSM A Silent Introductory Retreat to Centering Prayer with Readings from Catherine McAuley Retreatants will participate in the full Introduction to Centering Prayer, suitable for newcomers and […]
Sunday July 10 – 15, 2022 ENNISMORE RETREAT CENTRE, Montenotte, Cork Fionnuala Quinn O.P. Lesley O’Connor Listen to the Spirit Speaking to your Heart This contemplative retreat welcomes those who are drawn to silence and yearn to learn more about the ancient Christian practices of Monastic Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer. The retreat will be […]
In the experience of silence, especially if it is deep, you may experience at times a certain pure awareness. Even if it is brief, you are in contact with That Which Is, and this Reality is obviously in love with you. Thomas Keating God is Love: The Heart of All Creation Thoughts about […]
October 2020“Because we are members of one species, all of whom are interconnected and interdependent, our every thought, word and deed affect everyone else in the human family instantaneously, regardless of space and time. Hence we are accountable to each other as well as to God.” Thomas Keating, Reflections on the Unknowable In Memoriam We […]
“Deep prayer increases our trust in God so that we can acknowledge anything and are not blown away by it.” Thomas Keating, Intimacy with God Unloading of the Unconscious Posted on September 10, 2020 (September 10, 2020) Q: I have practiced Centering Prayer for years now and I was wondering if you could […]
August 2020 “Contemplative prayer allows the hunger and thirst for God to well up.” Thomas Keating Voices of the Community Pulsing with Life by Sandy Hilger Saints Simon and Jude Centering Prayer Meeting Huntington Beach, CA I saw a tree in the park. The young leaves were bright green, through and through. “That’s nice,” I […]
July 2020 “God’s activity is the work of the Holy Spirit in your particular embodiment in this world … We are pleading for the supreme gift of the Spirit simply by consenting to God’s will and action.” Thomas Keating, Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit Highlighted Online Retreats and Events Welcoming Prayer Sessions on Zoom: […]
May 2020 “Silence is not just silence or emptiness or nothingness but … the best preparation there is because then there’s no obstacle. And God’s love – since it’s so pervasive – just comes in, like the weather, and like it fills any empty space.” Thomas Keating, God is Love,The Heart of All Creation […]