A method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. To learn more, please join us every Sunday at 7:15 p.m. in the front meeting room of the Commons. Questions? Contact Maria Botello at marbotel3@aol.com
Downloadable Centering Prayer Guide
Sunday Meeting
1. We gather in the front meeting room to start with a prayer. (Refer to Prayers section).
2. A volunteer sets up the timer for 20-minutes. The lights are turned off.
3. After the silent prayer, the group recites the Our Father slowly.
4. Intercessory prayer offered by anyone in the group.
5. The moderator concludes the prayer session with a final offering prayer.
Monthly Meetings
In the events of cancellations, please visit the parish website or contact Maria Botello.
“The Welcoming Prayer” by Father Thomas Keating
Welcome, welcome, welcome.
I welcome everything that comes to me today because I know it's for my healing.
I welcome all thoughts, feelings, emotions, persons, situations, and conditions.
I let go of my desire for power and control.
I let go of my desire for affection, esteem, approval, and pleasure.
I let go of my desire for survival and security.
I let go of my desire to change any situation, condition, person or myself.
I open to the love and presence of God and God's action within.
Amen.
“Let Your God Love You” by Edwina Gateley
Be silent. Be still. Alone. Empty Before your God. Say nothing. Ask nothing. Be silent. Be still. Let your God look upon you. That is all. God knows. God understands. God loves you With an enormous love, And only wants To look upon you With that love. Quiet. Still. Be.