Centering Prayer

I was invited to join the Centering Prayer group after my mom passed away. My impression was that they read a few prayers together. Instead, I found out it was a time of silence to connect with God. Centering doesn't have to be done in a group; however, being together helps us make a commitment and focus on prayer. It is a journey inward.

We read a psalm and another reading about centering prayer prior to a time of silent prayer. Our group also discusses a book related to centering. It's not always easy to quiet one's mind; so practicing centering prayer regularly is beneficial. Centering has helped improve my prayer life.
Barb Krueger

I have set time apart to make Centering Prayer part of my life. Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God”. A time to be still with Him asking nothing, seeking nothing… Just to BE with HIM. The chatter of the world and busy mind “quiet” stilled. The time… Well spent. “Come and see “.
Annette Smith

I have been participating in centering prayer since 2015. I cannot say enough about the peace, calmness, and closeness to God that it has provided me. It has allowed me to completely open my very being to God and allow Him to heal me both interiorly and to the outside world.
Steve Harter

Life is a great mystery with many ups and downs. My Dad would always say, “do you really want to know what’s around the next corner or over the next hill?” Centering Prayer, consenting to Be with God, has gotten me around many corners and up and down many hills. In the silents, I have come to understand more about myself and God’s great love for me. I encourage you to join in Centering Prayer, opening your heart to God, the Ultimate Mystery.
Joyce Arnold  

I started Centering Prayer several years ago with Oblate School of Theology. I learned to just sit with God and listen to Him. This has made my life more peaceful and filled with joy. I know I can talk to Jesus anytime and He loves me for me.
Dorene Oesterreicher 

I don't know how long I have been involved in centering prayer, it has been a while since Fr. Rick Jones introduced me to the practice. At first, I was not too enthused but decided to give it the old college try, and surprisingly as time went by, it became easier. However, it did not become a daily ritual for me. that took some organizing on my part. I found I do not need to have a special time of day or night to center. There are times in the day that may be frustrating, that is my time to go into a room for 10 minutes or so to just clear my mind, shake off the frustration and then go on. Evaluating centering prayer in my life-------It has become my way of putting God in charge of situations or conditions that are beyond my control. It has brought a peaceful resolve to some of my difficult times. Thank you and many Blessings to my centering prayer group. 
La Verne Spittler