Reflections is a growing archive of articles (many published previously in our newsletter, Spirit Journal) that we believe may continue to be of value to those who have an interest in Centering Prayer and contemplation. Below, these writings are organized by topic. Clicking on any title will bring you to the full text of the article. If there are writings you feel should be added to this archive, please let us know by emailing news@
Advent/Christmas
Christmas Memories and Hopes by Alan Krema 12-16
Centering Prayer
Green Light to God Centering Prayer Changes Lives by Pat Benson 7-15
Teilhard and Cosmology by Alan Krema 9-15
Reflection: Mid-Summer Intensive and Post-Intensive Retreat by Alan Krema 8-15
Integral Insights on the Path of Centering Prayer by Bill Epperly 9-16
Invitation to Healing Gardens by Deborah Marqui 6-15
Gratitude
Why We Practice by Thich Nhat Hanh 10-15
Giving Thanks by Jack Lloyd 11-15
A Prayer for the World by Sam Ogles 6-16
A Thanksgiving Prayer by Chris Moore 11-16
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina – A Complementary Practice 4-16
Remembrances
Remembering Huston Smith by Jack Lloyd 1-17
Thomas Keating
Thomas Keating Video On the Value of Daily Contemplative Prayer 8-16
Wisdom Work
Articles by Alan Krema
The Wisdom School – Part 1: 12-15
The Wisdom School – Part 2: 1-16
The Wisdom School – Part 3: 2-16
The Wisdom School – Part 4: 3-16
The Wisdom Way of Knowing by Rev. William Redfield 8-16
Listening and Speaking from a Contemplative Heart by Nancy Sylvester 9-15
On Death And Duty by Steven Smith 7-15
What Is the Wisdom Tradition by Alan Krema 2-17
“Living Wisdom” – An Appreciation by Jack Lloyd 4-17
Conscious Work as Part of the Wisdom Journey by Alan Krema 5-17