Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas Keating

In this episode of the Way Out Podcast, Killian Ann No shares her profound journey of recovery and the mission of Recovery Cafe. The conversation explores the essence of recovery, emphasizing that everyone is recovering from something, whether it be mental health issues, trauma, or substance use. Killian discusses the importance of community, connection, and intentionality in the recovery process, highlighting how Recovery Cafe serves as a nurturing space for individuals to find love, support, and healing. The dialogue also delves into the challenges of maintaining joy amidst loss and the significance of discernment in relationships. Ultimately, the episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, acceptance, and the ongoing journey of recovery.TakeawaysRecovery is about addressing core causes and conditions.Connection with ourselves and others is vital for healing.We are all recovering from something, not just substances.Intentionality in choosing love over fear is crucial.Community plays a significant role in the recovery process.Discernment is necessary for understanding love in relationships.Forgiveness is a daily practice in recovery.Experiencing loss is a part of the recovery journey.Finding joy amidst suffering is essential.Every individual has a divine love within them.Reach out to Killian Noe, Co-Founder of Recovery Cafe andRecovery Cafe Network and a person Committed to the spiritual and recoveryjourney:https://recoverycafenetwork.org/ Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Invitation toLove by Thomas Keating - https://a.co/d/dJulhkq Best piece of Recovery advice: Don't waste too much timegetting yourself and others all cleaned up, acceptance does more for healingthen trying to fixing each other.Song that symbolizes Recovery to Killian: Bring Me a HigherLove by Steve Winwood - https://youtu.be/k9olaIio3l8 Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonly on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA (c) 2015 - 2025 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved. ThemeMusic: “all clear”(https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensed under CCBY-NC-ND4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

Nature has seasons, the transitions between which can be difficult for many people. Life also has seasons. How do we navigate the ending of one part of our life, and the beginning of another? In this episode, Petra is joined by Rev. Frank Ritchie to unpack how he is approaching an upcoming season change in his life. Petra also talks to a group of her own friends, all of whom are in the midst of their own season changes. Haere mai/come along! A small correction: We mistakenly attributed the 'Welcoming Prayer' to Thomas Merton, instead of Thomas Keating. Music: Autumn Sweater by Yo La Tengo (played at the end of the intro) Equipoise by Max Roach (played at the end of Frank's interview) Bashed Out by This is the Kit Just Saying by Jamie xx (played during communion) Warned You by Good Morning (played during community life) Seasons (Waiting on You) by Future Islands Innerspace by The Apples in Stereo (played at the end of Petra's chat with her friends)

In her sermon this week, Pastor Rebecca preached on releasing control. She cites the poem "Welcoming Prayer" by Mary Mrozowski.

In this episode of Together for Good, we explore the transformative practice of Centering Prayer with Ron Rinkle, a former academic and marketing executive who has discovered deep spiritual renewal through this contemplative approach.Ron shares how Centering Prayer speaks to the modern challenges of self-identity, time, and love, offering a countercultural rhythm of stillness in a world driven by noise and productivity. With a unique blend of psychological and sociological insights, he unpacks the ways this practice fosters inner peace, strengthens faith, and deepens our awareness of God's presence.If you've ever felt that traditional prayer methods weren't working for you—or if you're curious about how silence can become a powerful tool for spiritual growth—this conversation is for you.In This Episode:

Well, good morning.That was worth getting up early for, wasn't it?Romans 7: Who Will Rescue Me From Sin?Spring ahead, and here we are.The last time we met, we dispelled a myth that is widely held among followers of Jesus Christ.Those of us who are more than conquerors in Christ.And that myth says that those who are more than conquerors are actually hopelessly doomed to defeat in sin.Okay, where does that idea come from?Traditionally, we interpret the closing verses of Romans 7 as giving us an out, a soft landing if we fail in our quest toward holiness, that quest to which we have all been called.And in that famous passage, it's where Paul confesses that the things he wants to do, he doesn't do.And the very things he really he doesn't want to do, those are the things that he finds himself doing.And so, as that passage comes to a close, he calls himself a wretched man and testifies that he is hopelessly trapped in this swirl of sin and death.But we concluded last week, and this is really important to understand, we concluded that that's not Paul's testimony.As Paul, the swashbuckling church planter who changed the world by preaching the good news of Jesus and planting churches among the Gentile cities.This was not, obviously, the man who boldly said, follow me as I follow Jesus.That kind of encouragement could only come from someone who was confident in that Jesus was going to enable him to overcome the temptation of the flesh.Rather, what we learned is that as chapter seven closes, Paul is telling the story of his life as Saul, the murderous persecutor and prosecutor of Christians, who, prior to meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus, was bound to the law and by the law.Romans 7 culminated in the acceptance of his own disheartening reality, which, if we have the courage, we will own it as our own.But it was his disheartening reality that because of his sin nature, the law which God gave through Moses and was good.But because of Paul's sinful nature, the law was too weak to give him victory in his pursuit of holiness without help.He recognized that he could not and would not ever get it Right.His noble quest for holiness would fall woefully short.So he cried out in desperation, what a wretched man I am.Who.Who will rescue me from.From this body that is subject to death.Now we feel that, or we should.It's a terrible place to be, but it's a necessary place to go.We all need to realize that without Jesus we are trapped in hopelessness and we are needing to be rescued.No amount of self reliance, determination or grit will enable us to free ourselves.Even with the perfect plan, which by the way, Saul had, and it came in the form of the law.Even with the perfect plan to extricate ourselves from the trap, we will fail.We will not, we cannot ever do enough to rescue ourselves.Becoming holy and forging a soul, satisfying life, edifying relationship with our Heavenly Father.It cannot happen.Can't happen.But there's some really good news.This is why we love the Scripture and God's revelation of the truth to us.The truth is that God wants that for us as much as we need it.He wants a relationship with us.He loves us, wants to be connected with us.So God came along and offered a rescue.Remember Paul's question, who will rescue me from this body of death?Well, God offers a rescue, a way of escape from the realm of sin and death and therefore a pathway to the realm of life for which we were created.It is a path whereby we are justified and not condemned.We're granted life and saved from death.We're made conquerors, not captives.And in that space we enjoy peace and not chaos.The way God made is both path and possibility.Let me say that again.The way God made for us is both path and possibility.And it is by faith in Jesus that we gain the path.And it is by following Jesus that we seize the possibilities.Now, having revealed that without Jesus we are more than conquered.That's what was going on in chapter seven.Paul steps back into the present.Now in Romans 8.So if you have your Bibles, want to turn there, Romans 8, he steps back into the present to say, that was then and this is now.But now everything is different.But now there is new life.But now I am more than a conqueror.But now I'm a victor.Because now I am in Christ Jesus who has set me free.That's where victory lies.We are in Christ Jesus who has set us free.Look at Romans 8 beginning in verse 1.Remember, he's in a terrible spot without Jesus.Then he says in verse one, therefore there is now no condemnation for those Who.Who are in Christ Jesus.Because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit who gives life, has set you free from the law of sin and death.For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.And so he condemned sin in the flesh in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us who do not live according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.Now, those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires.But those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God.It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot, cannot, cannot please God.Paul reveals the Path to New LifeNow listen right here.Paul reveals two foundations of the new life that we have in Christ.First, he says there is a path, foundation of new life.There is a path.What God did in Christ, you know what he did, he dealt with sin effectively by loading it on Jesus, setting us free from the burdensome weight that we carry, trying to be holy, trying to be good.He loaded that burden on Christ.And second, he says there are possibilities, the guiding action of the Holy Spirit, whose great power and guidance keep us free.It's the Holy Spirit that enables us to live free and with victory.Now he begins by saying that the path that we find ourselves on by faith in Jesus is the path to new life.Okay?It's the path to the life we were born to live.And so he says, here and now, right now, with faith in Jesus, there is no condemnation for the sin that we could neither escape nor conquer.In the old realm before Christ, we can't get out from under the sin.We can't get it right.We can't conquer it.But in Christ, we are free from condemnation because Jesus came along to do for us what we could not do for ourselves, to fulfill the law.Okay?That was the objective, right here.Here are the laws.These are the top 10 things you're supposed to do.None of us are ever going to get all of that right.And so Jesus came along and said, hey, you know what?I'll just do it for him.And he did.Now we have to remember that in the old realm of death, the good law of God, which was the perfect plan if we could but enact It.It's the perfect path to life.It pointed to the way of life.But that plan was weakened by our sinful nature.We weren't strong enough to get the job done.The job was keeping the law, and we couldn't get it done.We could not make it to the finish line of the righteous life that God called us to.The burden was too much to bear.We couldn't get there.And as he actually points out in verse three, the law was powerless.It was too weak to break us free.Why?Because we were too weak in the flesh, okay?Our struggle with sin sapped us of strength.So when we got the plan, when God said, hey, Here are the 10 things, the laws that you need to follow to get it done, we were too tired, too burdened, too weary to step into that moment.We weren't strong enough to follow the plan.We couldn't carry the load.Now, the good news that Paul is announcing is that, hey, guess what?You don't have to hold up, okay?We don't have to carry the burden.God in Christ Jesus will take those burdens, freeing us to walk boldly into the realm of life.Now, that's a lot of heady theological talk.I want to try to illustrate it, something that I can understand.I hope you can, too.But let's say a few years back, my family's younger.We had a long, hard, bitter winter like the one we've just experienced.We endured it, got through it.I decided that what my family needed was a day at the beach.We're all going to go to the beach.So I load up the car.Actually, probably Nikki does most of the work.She loads up the car, beach towels, beach chairs, toys for the kids.I put the fishing pole, tackle box in the car.She's got a cooler packed for lunch that we're just hoping the kids won't feed the seagulls.We make our way out to Honeymoon island, okay?We find a parking spot and begin to make that laborious trip from the.Across the parking lot, across the sand to the water's edge.And when we get there, everybody grabs something, right?The kids get their toys.Nikki gets the bag with the sunscreen and the towels.But as the dad, like, what's my job?My responsibility is to carry the heavy stuff, right?As a matter of fact, in Foolish Pride, I determined that I And this really would have happened.I determined that I'm going to carry it all in one trip.So I take the cooler, stack the tackle box on top of the cooler, put the straps of the beach chairs over my shoulders.Grab the fishing rod and hold it close to my edge, right to my ribs, under my arm.Then I pick up the tackle box in the cooler and begin the walk as Nikki and the boys disappear onto the beach.It's a sight to see me.It's pathetic.I recognize that.But I'm going to do it.I'm determined, so I start walking right away.And what happens?Those straps from the chairs begin to slide off the shoulders.So it all goes down.Make some small adjustments that are probably not going to work.Pick the stuff up again, try again.Shuffling across the parking lot, I finally make it to the sand.And when I hit the sand, I discover that Jesus was right.The sand is where all the bad things happen, right?So sure enough, traction changes.The fishing rod slips out from under my arm, falls to the ground.I put all the stuff down to start over again.Frustration turns to madness when the guy comes prancing along with one of these.Do you know what this the beach cart.Like, I hate the beach cart.I really do hate the beach cart.Not because I don't need a beach cart.Obviously I need a beach cart.But I hate the beach cart because I don't have one.And this dude comes whistling by, not a care in the world.All of his burdens stacked neatly in the cart.Jesus Bothers All Our BodiesHe's happy, self satisfied.He loves the beach.He can't wait to get to the beach.And I'm not sure I ever will get to the beach.I'm literally crumbling under the weight of my burdens.A beach cart would change everything, but I don't have one.What a wretched man I am.Who will rescue me now in our quest for God's presence?The answer to that question is Jesus will.God loaded on him all the burdens, all the burdens.All the burdens that we are too weak to carry.750something years before he did it, Isaiah told us he would listen to Isaiah, chapter 53.Surely, surely, he took up our pain and bore our suffering.Yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him and afflicted.But actually he was pierced for our transgressions.He was crushed for our iniquities.The punishment that brought us peace was on him.And by his wounds we are healed.We all, like sheep, have gone astray.Each of us turned to our own way, trying to do it ourselves.And the Lord said, no, I'm going to lay on him the iniquity.God laid the burden on him.The cross was the cart.Jesus bore all of our burdens.When he died on the cross, or at least he offered to, he offered to carry our burdens.We just have to lay down our pride and let him take them.That's exactly what he invited us to do.Listen what he said to those who are following him.Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I'll give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I'm gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy.My burden is light.In contrast to the burden that we think we have to bear when we give it to him.His burden is light.Jesus says, come on, I'll take it.You don't have to worry about sin.You don't have to worry about the law.I took care of it all.I lived a sinless life, kept all the laws, fulfilled the law.And then I took your burden, took it to the cross.I died for you that you could be free.See, sin had to be neutralized.The law had to be fulfilled.And Jesus did both.The power of sin erased, the law fulfilled.The burden had to be lifted for us to connect with our Creator.And it was.And now burden free.Progress toward holiness is possible for those who are in Christ Jesus.The goal of victory, establishing ourselves living as more than conquerors, is within reach in Jesus.It is the possibility.It's a possibility.If.Ah.Hey, if.If what?How is that possible?Because the reason we believe the myth that we are hopelessly trapped in sin is because it seems to play out.We live the myth.But the good news that God is delivering here is no, no.It's a possibility to live free.If you remember how Paul wrapped up verse four, what he said was the righteous requirement of the law is met in us if we live not by the flesh, but by the Spirit.Look back at verses three and four.For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh.God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh.He was just like us.He was a human, but he wasn't stained by sin.He was in the likeness of human flesh to be a sin offering.And so condemned sin is in the flesh in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us.God gives us credit for living up to the high standards of the law.When we place our faith in Jesus in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us who do not live according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit, the Victory is ours, the burden is lifted.Our demons are conquered.If in Jesus Christ we live not by the flesh but by the Spirit.So I guess we have to pause and say, do we live by the flesh or by the Spirit?The question is, how in the world do we live by the flesh?You know what I'm going to say.It's easier said than done, right?And that's true.Usually when we talk about something being easier said than done, we find that it's easy to describe.It's a very complex process for pulling off something that seems relatively simple, like folding a fitted sheet.Have you ever tried that?Get that right.Nicky's saying.Has he ever tried that?I don't think he has.I have.It didn't work.I don't know how to do that, but I know it's not simple, like folding a towel.I've done that a time or two.There's nothing simple about it.But in this case, living by the Spirit is very simple.It's not very easy.One thing's required.So it's really, really simple.No complexity.It's just not easy.Mind set on the flesh and spiritLook at verse five.Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires.But those who live in accordance with the spirit have their mind set on what the spirit desires.So it's just a mindset.Yet those who live by the spirit simply have their minds set on the Spirit.And those who don't have their minds set on the flesh.Here's what you need to understand about your mind.This is true.The fixed object of our minds determines where we go and what we do.You want to know what you think about?You can actually play the tape back and review what you did.It's an issue of the mindset, okay?Our souls, understand, have a one direction orientation.In other words, we are always moving one way.It can be one way or the other, but it is one way.It is impossible for us to do what Canadian philosopher and humorist Stephen Lecoq suggested, which is to jump on our horse and ride off in all different directions.Okay?We can't do that.That's not the way it works.We go one way or another.We don't go both.Now, Paul, in this passage of Scripture, has defined clearly the two ways we can go, two roads to travel.We can go in the direction of the flesh, or we can go in the direction of the spirit.And we will go where we make our minds up to go.Because whatever we have our minds set on, whatever we are devoted to is Going to determine the way we go.So if our minds are set on the flesh, what I want, what I need.If our minds are set on the flesh, we'll be governed by fleshly desires.And we are likely to take shortcuts to get what we want or need.But on the other hand, if our minds are set on the spirit, then we will be governed by the Spirit's desires one way or another.You can't go off riding in all directions.Now be warned.Verse 6 says, the mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.Again, this could not be more simple.Okay.Mind on the flesh equals death.The desires of the flesh misdirect us.The habits of the flesh entomb us.The heart of the thyroid, flesh fails us under the burden of the flesh.Flesh is death.But the mind of the Spirit, which is ours in Jesus, is not, might be, is life and peace.Now why is it that the mind of the Spirit is life and peace?The mind on the Spirit leads to life and peace because the Spirit, his job, his role, the gift to us from on high.He takes us back to Jesus, the one who exchanged our heavy burden for his easier burden.That's the role of the Spirit.Do you guys remember when Jesus was talking to his disciples?He knew they didn't get it, but he was trying to prepare them for the fact that he was on his way out.He was headed toward the cross.They were meeting in the upper room.It was going to happen the next day.And he had a meeting with his guys.And he was telling them, look, you can be at peace.You're going to have peace.Because in a strange sort of way, he was promising them that God was going to actually make things better for them after he was gone.And do you know how he said he would do it?John, chapter 14, verse 26.This is exactly what he said.But the advocate, the one who's going to cheer you on, the advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you, remind you of everything I have said to you.So what does that mean?That means when our mind is on the Spirit, he reminds us of Jesus words, His unfailing love, his implacable wisdom and his mighty power.He reminds us that he is our peace and that Jesus prayed that we would have his, the full measure of his joy.So with the Spirit's reminders, we are guided to victory and peace.We live in a victorious life.We are more than conquerors.I'LL sign up for that.You.surrender your will and submit to God'sSo what do we need to do to keep our mindset?What do we need to do to have the right mindset?Look at verses 7 and 8 of Romans 8.The mind governed by the flesh.Now do you see that the mind is on the flesh and therefore it yields to the governance of the flesh.That's what that means.The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God.It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so those who are in the realm of the flesh.Flesh cannot please God.Now this is the hardest and simplest part of all.What he's saying is to walk in victory, to live the life, the sustained life of the burden free conqueror, which is God's vision for your life.Now, I told you this the hard part.We have to surrender our will and submit to His.If we cling to our will, we are at war with God.That's the exercise of the flesh.And we will be more than conquered.But if we submit to his will, then we're free.We enjoy life and the good pleasures of God's delight.We please God.So the step is to surrender our will and submit to his.Thomas Keating said, the chief act of the will is not effort, but consent.That's submission.I consent to his will governing mine.The mind governed by the Spirit is life and pleases God.When our mind is set on the Spirit, then we yield our will back to God in loving trust, consenting to his plan, to his path, which is better than our own.It's exactly what Jesus did.Do you remember in the garden?Everything was pointing to this moment.And he got there and his flesh was saying, let's get out of this deal in the flesh.He didn't want to die on the cross and he surrendered his will and submitted to God's.Nevertheless, not my will, but thy will be done.It's not what I want.It's what you want.I surrender.Someone has said that it's more difficult to yield the will than yield the will.Wield it.It's more difficult to yield it than wield it.That's consent.It's the path to greatness in his kingdom.It's the path to burden free victory.Paul, writing to the Philippians, said this.Let this mind be in you.That is also in Christ Jesus.That's the mindset.God help us surrender our will so we can submit to yours.Let's bow our heads and pray.Lord, we appreciate the simplicity of all of it.That we're burdened by sin.It's a burden we can't carry.We want to go where you're calling us to go, but we can't get there without help.We're grateful, Father, that you sent Jesus in love to make the path, to clear the way, take up the burdens for us, set us free to walk into life and peace and victory.Lord, I pray if there's anyone here who hasn't taken that step to place their faith in Jesus.Just pray, Lord, that they'll remember that the cross is the cartoon.The burdens all go neatly on the cross.Christ takes them away.And the beautiful part is we gain that path.It's by faith we choose to believe that Jesus lived a perfect life life that he submitted to your will and died.On the cross.You demonstrated your victory, the power of the spirit.You raised him from the dead.You are our living hope.So Father, I pray if anyone needs to believe today, that by your spirit you would draw them to belief and grace them with life.And Father, for those of us who have embraced the path, I pray that we'll meet the if we'll do what we need to do to set our minds on life in the spirit.Lord, right now, by your spirit, bring.Bring to mind those things that we are focused on that we need to hand over to you.Help us, Lord, to surrender our will so we can submit to yours.Thank you for the path, thank you for the possibilities and thank you for the promise of victory and the peace that comes.Because we are more than conquerors through Christ who gives us strength.It's in his mighty name that we pray.Amen.

As we take a moment to reflect halfway through the season, we're struck by the rich dialogues we've been having. Our guests have shared such profound insights, and it's been truly transformative. We're delighted you can join us as we explore the many ways these conversations have reshaped and deepened our understanding.What's been particularly special is how accessible our guests have been—spiritual leaders who are deeply respected yet share their wisdom with such warmth and openness.We also took some time to reflect on how most of these wisdom practitioners were influenced by Thomas Keating, the significance of Centering Prayer, and the importance of being open to different spiritual traditions. Our conversation highlights the beauty of silence as a universal language and the incredible journey of understanding through not knowing.To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentOr explore our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

In this episode a quote from Thomas Keating is contemplated. "The Divine light of faith is totally available in the degree that we consent & surrender ourselves to its presence & action within."

We're thrilled to share this conversation with Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest whose insights into spirituality have transformed our understanding of connecting with Ultimate Reality.Cynthia is a modern-day mystic with a diverse background in contemplative spirituality, theology, and interspiritual dialogue. Known worldwide as a retreat leader and author, she divides her time between her home in Maine and teaching engagements around the globe, where she's a passionate advocate for reviving Christian contemplative practices. Cynthia's work builds bridges across spiritual traditions, and her new book, Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic, explores Keating's life and influence on modern spirituality. Her teaching incorporates her profound respect for Thomas Keating, Teilhard de Chardin, and other visionaries of contemplative theology, offering fresh insights into Christian non-duality and inner transformation.To connect with Cynthia Bourgeault:Visit her website https://wisdomwaypoints.org/Get your copy of her new book, Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic: https://bookshop.org/p/books/thomas-keating-the-making-of-a-modern-christian-mystic-cynthia-bourgeault/21221862To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

Welcome back to season three of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts! This season, we're shifting our focus to explore the later teachings of Thomas Keating. Our conversations will feature interspiritual and interreligious insights from guests representing various spiritual traditions. These dialogues will be guided by theological principle #11:“We affirm our solidarity with the contemplative dimension of other religions and sacred traditions. United in our common search for God, we respect and honor other religions and sacred traditions and those committed to them. We engage in ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and work together in areas of social justice, ecological concerns, and contemplative initiatives.”We're excited to have you join us as we experience perspectives from other spiritual traditions.To learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreacSeason 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.This season 3 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Rachael SanyaExtra music from Bensound.com. License codes: Z5MRZR8RFEARKTF1 and Z8ATTZIZZVFUOXNCStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

On this episode of Nature As Beloved, Nature As Self, we continue our journey through time, surveying the landscape of Wilderness Christian Mysticism. We resume our exploration in the 14th century, where we are introduced to Meister Eckhart. A few centuries later we meet the Spanish mystics, most notably John of the Cross and Teresa of Ávila. Along our journey through time, we encounter many more mystics. As we make our way to the modern era, notable figures include John Muir, Thomas Merton, Howard Thurman, Thomas Keating, and Tessa Bielecki. We hope you enjoy and thanks for joining us on this audio journey! - - -

Leitura bíblica do dia: Mateus 11:25-29 Plano de leitura anual: Salmos 43-45; Atos 27:27-44; Já fez seu devocional hoje? Aproveite e marque um amigo para fazer junto com você! Confira: No livro A Condição Humana (Santuário, 2006), Thomas Keating relata um conto memorável. Certo professor perdeu a chave de casa e a procura em meio à grama. Seus alunos decidem ajudá-lo, mas sem sucesso. Finalmente, um dos alunos pergunta: “Mestre, você sabe onde pode ter perdido a chave?” O professor responde: “Claro! Na casa”. Eles exclamam: “Então por que estamos procurando aqui fora?” “Não é óbvio? Há mais luz aqui”, diz ele. Perdemos a chave para ter “intimidade com Deus, a experiência da presença divina”, conclui Keating. “Sem essa experiência, nada mais funciona; com ela, quase tudo funciona”. Como é fácil esquecer que nos altos e baixos da vida, Deus é a solução para nossos mais profundos anseios. Entretanto, quando estamos prontos a parar de procurar em todos os lugares errados, Deus está pronto para nos mostrar o verdadeiro descanso. Jesus louva o Pai por revelar os Seus caminhos, não aos “sábios e instruídos”, mas “aos que são como crianças” (Mateus 11:25). Em seguida, Jesus convida “todos que estão cansados e sobrecarregados” (v.28) a ir a Ele para descansar. Como crianças, podemos encontrar o verdadeiro descanso ao aprendermos os caminhos do Mestre, que é “manso e humilde de coração” (v.29). Deus deseja nos receber em casa. Por: Monica La Rose

Discover the transformative power of quiet prayer in your morning as we explore the practice of Centering Prayer, guided by Thomas Keating's wisdom. With 'peace' as our anchor, Whitney leads you through a calming and peaceful morning prayer session designed to help you release the mental clutter and embrace the serenity that awaits in the quiet of God's presence. Whether you're nestled under a tree or seated comfortably at home, this episode is quiet calm for your spirit. Consider practicing Centering Prayer with Whitney every morning for a week and notice how that shifts your life - and your peace.  Support the Show.If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our

Does everyone have a vocation? How do I know what my vocation is? Can I say no to God's call? What if I make the wrong choice?In this episode, we discuss what it means to live out our call to holiness and apostolate in a unique, personal way. Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:1 Thessalonians 4:3Mark 16:15Pope Francis Gaudete et Exsultate. "Message of his Holiness Pope Francis for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations"Opus Dei, "What is vocation? Does everyone have a vocation?"Ascenscion Presents"Discern Your Vocation with One Simple Hack""Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood and Religious Life""I Will Follow—Two Catholic Priests' Vocation Stories""5 Common Discernment Traps and How to Avoid Them (feat. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.)""Reasons NOT to Discern Religious Life (feat. Stacey Sumereau)""How to Discern Pretty Much Anything"Fr. Columba Jordan CFR, "3 Steps to Discern Your Vocation"Fr. Mike Schmitz "What's My Vocation?""How Do I Know if I Made the Wrong Choice?""Discernment 101""The Key to Discernment""4 Helpful Rules for Discernment"Thomas Keating, Crisis of Faith, Crisis of LoveGeorge Boronat, Going on VocationUSCCB, "Forms of Consecrated Life"Catholic Answers, "Do You Have a Vocation?""Celibacy is a Gift"Pints With Aquinas, "Discerning your Vocation?"Pray Like a Girl, "5 Reasons You Should NOT Discern Religious Life"

Finding and knowing this Love ends your worries, ends your suffering… ends the limited and distorted concept of 'you'.  And in its place, the Grace of felt-Oneness... Wisdom... Purpose.. Joy... I Am.    I Love you and I'm with you,   Nik nikki@curlynikki.com Support the show! ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings Today's Quotes: "Remember that finding God will be the funeral of all sorrows."  - Sri Yukteswar Giri via Autobiography of a Yogi “Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” -Chinese Proverb  “St. Teresa of Avila wrote: 'All difficulties in prayer can be traced to one cause: praying as if God were absent.' This is the conviction that we bring with us from early childhood and apply to everyday life and to our lives in general. It gets stronger as we grow up, unless we are touched by the Gospel and begin the spiritual journey. This journey is a process of dismantling the monumental illusion that God is distant or absent.” -Thomas Keating, Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit "You are so near that I cannot see You.  Like a fool I keep looking around."  -Rumi

Christianity is often rejected as being too discriminatory or exclusive; our beliefs won't allow for the worldviews which contradict it. Is this accusation true? There are many who have left the faith over this. In this episode we look into the these common misunderstandings and see what Jesus really meant when He said, "I am the Way, no one gets to the Father but through Me."Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

 Following on from Cynthia Boureault's visit, we look further at that quote on chaos from Thomas Keating and also what it means to 'Be at Peace'. Is 'Being" a noun or a verb? More information at aspenchapel.org Support the show

In this episode the "Welcoming Prayer" from Thomas Keating was contemplated as well as quotes 173 & 162 from the Supreme Yoga and "The Seven Steps of Awakening" with Michael Langford.

Neste último episódio do Podcast da Irmã Morte, eu falo sobre o processo de transformação espiritual que ocorre quando nós estamos nos aproximando da morte, utilizando como principal referência o livro The Grace in Dying, da Kathleen Dowling Singh.Baseada na sua experiência em um hospice da Flórida, nos EUA, a autora descreve três fases distintas da experiência de aproximação da morte - caos, entrega e transcendência  - e diz que “à medida em que nós começamos a morrer, parece haver uma progressão em direção a dimensões cada vez mais profundas, sutis e envolventes de consciência, identidade e ser – um movimento da periferia para o centro, e da percepção da tragédia para a experiência da graça”.  Nesta primeira parte do último episódio, eu trato do início dessa experiência de aproximação da morte, falando da fase inicial do caos e dessa camada mais periférica de consciência, identidade e ser que nos faz perceber a morte e o morrer como tragédia. Livros: - The Grace in Dying, a Message of Hope, Comfort and Spiritual Transformation, Kathleen Dowling Singh.- The Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self, Richard Rohr.- Of Water and the Spirit: Ritual, Magic, and Imagination in the Life of an African Shaman, Malidoma Patrice Some.- Open Mind, Open Heart, Thomas Keating. Música: If We Could Let Go, Kurtis Parks. 

Welcome back to season two of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts. Co-host Mark Dannenfelser and Colleen Thomas framed their conversation around one of Thomas Keating's guiding principles:“Contemplative Outreach is an evolving community with an expanding vision and deepening practice of Centering Prayer that serves the changing needs of Christian contemplatives.” Throughout the season, Mark and Colleen will unpack this principle with guests who are involved in the evolving contemplative community. To learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision. To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contemplativeoutreachltd/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contemplativeoutreachCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/coutreachTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Season 2 of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts was made possible by a grant from the Trust for the Meditation Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.This season of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts is produced by Crys & Tiana LLC www.crysandtiana.comStream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

David and Dorian revisit the topic of Centering/Listening prayer, similar to the Pathways to Presence series, but they are not referencing the book Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating in this episode. 

Episode 86 or Episode 5 of Season 2 Guest: Rev. Stuart Higginbotham, Episcopal Priest serving Grace Episcopal Church in Gainsville, Georgia. http://www.gracechurchgainesville.org. Full Bio below   Author of The Heart of a Calling     News Commend to you the work of Dr. Martin Shaw. Martin is a storyteller and author. https://drmartinshaw.com Stephen Jenkinson. He is a former Hospice and Palliative Care director in Toronto, Canada. Grief & Mystery. https://orphanwisdom.com Dr. Fanny Brewster has a new book out titled Race and the Unconscious: An Africanist Depth Psychology Perspective on Dreaming  August 4, 2023 Book Launch https://www.pacifica.edu/pacifica-news/dr-fanny-brewster-book-launch/ Personal Updates On Wednesday evening, September 13, I'll be joined by local musician Mike Bussey for an evening called “Songs and Stories of Weird Wisdom.” Cross Mills Library in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Write me at jim@jameshazelwood.net My Weekly Newsletter with an Essay on Mysticism and Psychology https://jameshazelwood.substack.com/   Poem by William Stafford The Way it Is There's a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn't change. People wonder about what you are pursuing. You have to explain about the thread. But it is hard for others to see. While you hold it you can't get lost. Tragedies happen; people get hurt or die; and you suffer and get old. Nothing you do can stop time's unfolding. You don't ever let go of the thread.     Stuart's Bio I began my cure as rector of Grace in early January 2014, after serving as Senior Associate at St. Benedict's in Smyrna, Georgia, for over five years. Working with the entire leadership team at Grace, I have a particular passion for the intersection of contemplative practices and congregational development. Grace is an extraordinary community of nearly one thousand souls, and I feel blessed to live and pray among them as we prepare to celebrate our Bicentennial in 2028. I also serve as Assistant Professor in the Practice of Spiritual Formation and Ministry at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. At Candler, I focus on the contextual education of the Episcopal and Anglican seminarians, exploring the dynamics of congregational life in a “laboratory of spiritual imagination.” Candler School of Theology Anglican/Episcopal Studies Program My broader work as a priest, teacher, retreat leader, and author is grounded in the Christian contemplative tradition. I continue to share in ongoing conversations with friends from the New Contemplative Exchange, a fellowship first gathered by Thomas Keating, Richard Rohr, Tilden Edwards, and Laurence Freeman at St. Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado in August 2017. Since that time, I contributed to and co-edited the volume Contemplation and Community: A Gathering of Fresh Voices for a Living Tradition (Crossroad, 2019) and am the author of The Heart of a Calling: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness in Congregational Ministry (Crossroad, 2021). Before “church life,” I studied in the pre-med program at Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas (B.S. in Biology, summa cum laude), and I did my initial theological studies at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia (M.Div, honors in spiritual formation). I also completed a certificate in Anglican Studies and the Doctor of Ministry degree from the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee. With the global contemplative community, I have worked with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, the World Community for Christian Meditation, Contemplative Outreach, the Candler School of Theology, Mepkin Abbey, and others. As well, I continue my practice and research into the connections between the Christian contemplative tradition and the Tibetan/Himalayan Buddhism, and I have a deep appreciation for the intersection of poetry and contemplative practice. My wife, Lisa, and I have one daughter, Evelyn. We both grew up in Southeastern Arkansas, in the Mississippi Delta, with fried catfish, sweet tea, and mosquitoes the size of small birds.                      https://contemplativereformation.blog   Host: James Hazelwood   James Hazelwood, author, bishop, and spiritual companion, is the author of Weird Wisdom for the Second Half of Life and Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace, and Meaning. His website is www.jameshazelwood.net  

Unveiling Divine Intimacy with Father Thomas Keating. Join host Liz Gracia as she explores the transformative power of Centering Prayer in the book "Intimacy with God." Father Thomas Keating's "High Vibe" book calibrates above 200 on the Map of Consciousness, unraveling false perceptions of a punishing God. In this episode, Liz introduces Thomas Keating's book "Intimacy with God: an Introduction to Centering Prayer" which delves into the origins, theology, and psychology of Centering Prayer, drawing wisdom from revered Catholic figures such as St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. It also introduces influential texts like The Cloud of Unknowing that uncover this contemplative practice's depth and richness. Discover how Centering Prayer provides a pathway to divine intimacy, fostering a personal and intimate connection with the Divine. Furthermore, this enlightening episode explores the harmonization of Christian and Buddhist philosophies within Centering Prayer, offering a profound intersection of spiritual traditions. Liz discusses how harmful attitudes and beliefs about God can distort our relationship with the Divine and shares insights on overcoming barriers and resistance on our spiritual journeys. With supportive practices like Lectio Divina and praying the rosary, listeners are equipped with practical tools to deepen their spiritual practice and nurture a transformative connection with the Divine. Embark on a journey of spiritual growth, elevate your consciousness, and experience the profound teachings of Father Thomas Keating in "Intimacy with God."Support the showIf you like what's going on here, you can join me on social media here: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TheMindBodySpiritNetwork.com

David and Dorian dive into part 6 of the continued series about Centering Prayer. We have been using the Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating.

Questions Covered: 04:47 – Could you comment on arguments against legal abortion based on it allowing people to make lazy decisions?  12:08 – My son has a buddha statue in his home. My wife and I were invited over to dinner. I don’t feel comfortable going over because of how scandalous it is. What’s your advice?  20:21 – How do you respond to atheists who say you’re only Catholic because you grew up that way?  29:44 – How do you respond to a protestant who explains away Marian apparitions as demonic?  36:38 – Gavin Ortland claimed that the Church Fathers would not agree with what the Church became by the 1500's. How would one debunk that?  45:58 – How do you reply to someone who says the Catholic version of baptism because of the sprinkling of water instead of submersion?  49:43 – We are studying centering prayer in our Catholic book club. The book by Fr. Thomas Keating says that we are God and my parish priest says St. Athanasius backs this up. Can you clarify?  …

What do we do when we're struggling with addiction in our own life or a loved one's ? Lilly Ettinger and Joe Arenella bravely share about their own recovery journeys and how they have experienced hope and life, even in the most challenging of circumstances. [Psalm 116:1-6]   Reflection What is your cry to the Divine? Where might you seek reconciliation in your life? How might you take a step toward healing? Resources Book: Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps by Richard Rohr Book: Divine Therapy and Addiction: Centering Prayer and the Twelve Steps by Thomas Keating

Jennifer England joins me today from her home in Whitehorse, Yukon. Jennifer, who is originally from Edmonton, is a leadership coach with a mastery in helping others discover their genuine 'being.' Jennifer started her intellectual journey studying feminist geography and working with some of the most wounded of Canadians in Vancouver's east-side. At 26, she took an executive position in the public service in Yukon , where she led a growing gender equality department, collaborating across the country to amplify policy change on housing, finance, health care, and education. She thrived in working across sectors to support the influence and power of self-governing First Nations and non-profits. She leaned into Response Based Practice, which centered the dignity, resilience and resistance of people to inequality in their lives.  After 15 years in this field, something else was calling her.  She felt the desire to align my growing passion for personal development (the inner life) at the convergence of social change and leadership. Increasingly sought after for support, advice and coaching by emerging leaders, she began to explore transformational approaches to social change with Robert and Judith Gass. Soon after, she discovered the work of Joanne Hunt and Laura Divine at Integral Coaching Canada and Otto Scharmer, at the Presencing Institute. During this time, she spent time studying from wisdom teachers like Cynthia Bourgeault and Thomas Keating. After 18 months of intensive study and practice, she received my Master level coaching certification from Integral Coaching Canada. Throughout her journey, she has been an integral part of systems change making at many scales and angles.  She has experienced exhaustion and heart-broken discouragement of slow change and the groundswell of  inspiration from community activists who make a difference. Her mission is to support the growth of awake and aligned leaders who want to give generously, lead from a place of deep alignment, and contribute to a thriving, loving and regenerative world.  You can learn more about her work and coaching Spark Coaching and her podcast Tension of Emergence --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-anielski/message

David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 3 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart. Today's chapter focuses on the history and evolution of centering prayers.

This is a reading of a selection of pointers and teachings by Father Keating on the healing and transformative power of centering prayer. They are taken from numerous texts written by him. Thomas Keating, O.C.S.O. (March 7, 1923 – October 25, 2018) was an American Catholic monk and priest of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (also known as Trappists). Keating was known as one of the principal developers of Centering Prayer, a contemporary method of contemplative prayer that emerged from St. Joseph's Abbey, Spencer, Massachusetts. Fr. Keating was an internationally renowned theologian and an accomplished author. He traveled the world to speak with laypeople and communities about contemplative Christian practices and the psychology of the spiritual journey. He helped found the Snowmass Interreligious Conference, which had its first meeting in the fall of 1983 and continued meeting annually.

 Amos has spent much of his life studying and practicing Contemplatice and Centering Prayer.In his own words:"In my late teens and twenties I was a backpacker and mountain climber. Often times on mountain vistas I had an unmistakable intense feeling that I was part of something sacred and mysterious that was much larger than myself. This led me to explore meditation and Quaker Silent Meetings for Worship. In 1999 I met the founder of Contemplative Outreach, Thomas Keating. Keating told me, " If you practice Centering Prayer for at least forty minutes a day and if you do extended retreats you will make progress."                                                                                        Throughout my life I gravitated toward athletics and was a competitive wrestler. So, in 1999 I applied my athletic discipline to Centering Prayer, rarely missing the forty minutes a day or the extended yearly retreats.Through Centering Prayer the tensions I held in my body dissipated and my entire nervous system gradually healed (a tall order for Westerners amped up on caffeine and a go-go-go lifestyle). The healing effects of Centering Prayer are the saving grace of my life. So, now I feel compelled to share it with others."This is an episode that could change your life. Produced, Edited and mixed by Paul R. LongFor further Information visit our Website OurWalkTogether.comor contact: Paul@ourwalktogether.com

David and Dorian continue their conversation about centering prayer inspired from chapter 2 of Thomas Keating's Open Mind Open Heart.

Amos Smith joins Crystal to discuss the transformational power of Centering Prayer. Additional subjects discussed: Christian mysticism, the Jesus Paradox, how to attain inner peace and healing, spiritual connection, Fr. Thomas Keating, meditation, and more.Check out Amos' books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amos-Smith/author/B00C6BY3CWVisit Amos' Website: https://rcmr5.org/Password for Website: friends (all lowercase) Email Amos: amossmi@gmail.comAmos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amossmiFollow Amos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amoszsmithAmos on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amos-smith-56a19742/Join Crystal's Text Community: https://textcac.comJoin the Life Magnetics Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifemagneticsWrite to Crystal: questions@life-magnetics.netFollow Crystal on IG: https://instagram.com/crystalannecomptonSubscribe to Crystal's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrystalAnneCompton/Visit Crystal's website: https://crystalannecompton.comJoin Crystal's spiritual community: https://lightshinelab.comFollow the Miraculous Thinking Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/miraculous-thinkingJoin the Holy Agreements Prayer Circle: https://crystalannecompton.com/agreementsDonate to keep the teaching coming: https://paypal.me/CrystalAnneCompton

In this episode I'm sharing a prayer I pray almost daily these days. When my spiritual director first pointed me to this practice, honestly, I didn't like it at all. But I knew I needed it. With time, it's shaping, healing and deeply challenging me in all the best (but not comfortable) ways. This prayer invites us to a giant trust fall, inviting us to fall into the arms of Love working all things together for our healing and wholeness. While the prayer is associated with Father Thomas Keating, the practice was originally crafted by Mary Mrozowski, Keating's friend and colleague. I'm thankful to them both. Watch the YouTube version at @SusanCarson. Are you looking for a safe space to experience a transformational encounter with God? Join me at www.susancarson.net.

In this gentle practice, Youheum, an emotional healing coach, guides you through Centering Prayer following the teachings of Thomas Keating on Contemplative practices. Includes a short guide with a 20-minute silent prayer and Lectio Divinia at the end. YouTube Instagram Course Group Classes & 1:1 Coaching Donate --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youheum/support

Father Tiso gathered eyewitness accounts in Tibet of the dissolution of the material body at the death of Kenpo A Chö. His questions are: Can we bridge the gap between physics and metaphysics, between spirituality and paranormal phenomena? Can we verify the claim that the resurrection of Jesus is not just a metaphor but an actual physical resurrection? Father Francis Tiso holds a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary where his specialization was Buddhist studies. He was Associate Director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops from 2004 to 2009, where he served as liaison to the Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Sikhs, and Traditional religions as well as the Reformed confessions. He is the author of Liberation in One Lifetime (North Atlantic Books 2014) and Rainbow Body and Resurrection: Spiritual Attainment, the Dissolution of the Material Body, and the Case of Khenpo A Chö (North Atlantic Books 2016) Interview Date: 4/11/2016 Tags: Francis Tiso, Rainbow body, resurrection of Jesus, Dzogchen, Bonpo, Scythian realm, Brother David Steindl-Rast, Shroud of Turin, Bodhisattva, Dudjom Rinpoche, Dalai Lama, Lama Kenpo A Chö, Eucharist, resurrection at the end of time, spiritual body, Thomas Merton, Syro-Oriental Christians, King Gesar of Tibet, contemplative practice, Thomas Keating, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, Chöki Nyima Rinpoche, Buddhism, Religion, Death & Dying, Spirituality

Finding and knowing this Love ends your worries, ends your suffering… ends the limited and distorted concept of 'you'.  And in its place, the Grace of felt-Oneness... Wisdom... Purpose.. Joy... I Am.   I Love you and I'm with you,  Niknikki@curlynikki.comLOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice-  6:30am ET (Spotify LIVE):▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/id/app/spotify-live/id1517524960Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGoOD Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsWeekly LIVE Meditation, Tuesdays at 7pm ET (FREE on Spotify)▶▶ https://spotify.link/meditation_________________________________Today's Quotes:"Remember that finding God will be the funeral of all sorrows." - Sri Yukteswar Giri via Autobiography of a Yogi“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.”-Chinese Proverb “St. Teresa of Avila wrote: 'All difficulties in prayer can be traced to one cause: praying as if God were absent.' This is the conviction that we bring with us from early childhood and apply to everyday life and to our lives in general. It gets stronger as we grow up, unless we are touched by the Gospel and begin the spiritual journey. This journey is a process of dismantling the monumental illusion that God is distant or absent.”-Thomas Keating, Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit"You are so near that I cannot see You.  Like a fool I keep looking around." -RumiSupport the show

Luke 9:1-6Jesus now called the Twelve and gave them authority and power to deal with all the demons and cure diseases. He commissioned them to preach the news of God's kingdom and heal the sick. He said, “Don't load yourselves up with equipment. Keep it simple; you are the equipment. And no luxury inns—get a modest place and be content there until you leave. If you're not welcomed, leave town. Don't make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and move on.” Commissioned, they left. They traveled from town to town telling the latest news of God, the Message, and curing people everywhere they went.Listen: Nostalgic by A R I Z O N AWatch: White Lotus Season 2 - HBO MAXRead: Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating

October 3, 2022 Too much! Do you ever feel like a sponge that can no longer take on any more water? You are at full capacity? We take on burdens of the world, of ourselves, of others. We are worried about today and tomorrow and have a pile of tasks and unmet expectations knocking at our door. In this episode we will try and squeeze out all of these burdens, worries, judgements, and expectations so we can come back to that place inside of us that is still, whole, and at peace. Our listening portion today is from Thomas Keating, an amazing contemplative Catholic monk who passed away several years ago. This Presence is so immense, yet so humble; awe-inspiring yet so gentle; limitless, yet so intimate, tender and personal. I know that I am known. Everything in my life is transparent in this Presence. It knows everything about me – all my weaknesses, brokenness, sinfulness – and still loves me infinitely. This Presence is healing, strengthening, refreshing – just by its Presence. It is nonjudgmental, self-giving, seeking no reward, boundless in compassion. It is like coming home to a place I should have never left, to an awareness that has somehow always there, but which I did not recognize. Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-winn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angie-winn/support

In his classic book The Human Condition, Thomas Keating shares this memorable tale. A teacher, having lost the key to his home, is on his hands and knees searching through the grass. When his disciples see him searching, they join the hunt, but with no success. Finally, “one of the more intelligent disciples” asks, “Master, have you any idea where you might have lost the key?” Their teacher replies, “Of course. I lost it in the house.” When they exclaim, “Then why are we looking for it out here?” he answers, “Isn’t it obvious? There is more light here.” We have lost the key to “intimacy with God, the experience of God’s loving presence,” Keating concludes. “Without that experience, nothing else quite works; with it, almost anything works.” How easy it is to forget that even in life’s ups and downs, God remains the key to our deepest longings. But when we’re ready to stop looking in all the wrong places, God is there, ready to show us true rest. In Matthew 11, Jesus praises the Father for revealing His ways, not to the “wise and learned,” but “to little children” (v. 25). Then He invites “all you who are weary and burdened” (v. 28) to come to Him for rest. Like little children, we can find true rest as we learn the ways of our Teacher, who’s “gentle and humble in heart” (v. 29). God is there, eager to welcome us home.

Questions Covered: 03:09 – How do you tell the difference between purgatory and hell? 05:13 – Why are Christianity and Buddhism not compatible? 14:25 – Would the son of a married Catholic priest be able to become a married Catholic priest? 18:58 – I lost my 18 Y.O son to suicide. How do I make sense of this and what’s the Church's understanding? Resource: When a Loved One Dies by Suicide – Ave Maria Press 31:08 – Why doesn’t God just eliminate Satan? 34:56 – What’s the official Church teaching on centering prayer by Thomas Keating and Christian meditation according to John Main? What are the concerns? 44:40 – My friend claims that the bible's context was changed in different periods of time. How do I refute this? 52:31 – I'm Nigerian and in my home country Christians are being killed. In Lk. 22:36 it says that Christians should fight. Should we take up arms to fight back? …

Today's episode is a dialogue between Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault and Wendy Garling, moderated by Vicki Mackenzie. In this dialogue, they will discuss the role of two inspiring women in buddhism and christianity – Mahaprajapati, the woman who raised the Buddha, and Mary Magdalene – and reflect upon archetypal and symbolic figures of womanhood in contemplative traditions.This dialogue was produced in collaboration with Jamyang London Buddhist Centre to celebrate International Women's Day 2022.About our guests:Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeaultis a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader. She is also a longstanding member of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW). She divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine and tending to a global network of students and practitioners. Her signature contribution to the Christian contemplative reawakening has focused on four main areas: 1) Centering Prayer; 2) The Christian Wisdom Tradition; 3) The Western Esoteric and Fourth Way traditions; 4) The Path of Conscious Love.She has worked closely with fellow teachers and colleagues including Thomas Keating, Bruno Barnhart, and Richard Rohr, and is an emeritus faculty member of the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Cynthia has actively participated in numerous inter-spiritual dialogues and events with luminaries and leaders such as A.H. Almaas, Kabir Helminski, Swami Atmarupananda, and Rami Shapiro.Cynthia Bourgeault is a longstanding member of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW). For Cynthia's most current writings, offerings, and her calendar of upcoming events please refer to her personal website: CynthiaBourgeault.orgWendy Garling is a writer, mother, gardener, independent scholar, Tibetan Buddhist practitioner and authorized dharma teacher with a BA from Wellesley College and MA in Sanskrit language and literature from the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of "Stars at Dawn: Forgotten Stories of Women in the Buddha's Life", a ground-breaking new biography of the Buddha that relates his journey to awakening through the stories of Buddhism's first women and The Woman Who Raised the Buddha. Her dream is to bring back the stories of Buddhism's first women, reawaken their voices, and ensure that they are not just remembered, but valorised as integral to the roots of Buddhism.Vicki Mackenzie is a British national journalist and author. In 1976, while working on The Daily Mail, she stumbled into her first Buddhist meditation course at Kopan, Nepal. This lead to an ongoing journey into Buddhism resulting in many articles for The Sunday Times, The Observer, Sunday Telegraph and many national magazines. She has written six internationally best-selling books including Cave in the Snow (Bloomsbury), featuring Tenzin Palmo; Reincarnation – the Boy Lama (Bloomsbury), featuring Lama Thubten Yeshe and Osel Hita Torres; and recently, The Revolutionary Life of Freda Bedi – British Feminist, Indian Nationalist, Buddhist Nun (Shambhala).About Science & Wisdom LIVE:Science & Wisdom LIVE is a project of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.Each dialogue explores the middle ground between science and contemplative wisdom, focusing on themes such as the ethics of artificial intelligence, gender equality, climate change, and the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for mental health.Find Out More: www.sciwizlive.com

In the 1960's, Jesuit priest Karl Rahner made a bold claim about the future of faith. "The Christian of the future will either be a mystic, or nothing at all." Who could have guessed that sixty years later the deconstruction community would turn his statement into reality through the modern pursuit of mysticism. Apologetic, rational, belief-based Christianity can only get you so far. In fact, in many ways it's gotten us into the mess we are in today. It could very well be true that the most necessary step you make during your deconstruction journey is to move from thinking the 'right' things about God to knowing God through intimate experiences. Modern mystic Thomas Keating describes this process as going inside yourself to find what is true. It is a way of knowing that begins with unknowing, a way of understanding that involves not just your mind, but your whole self. In this, our 50th episode, we talk with author and mystic Kevin Sweeney about his path out of rational, apologetic faith and into the ancient tradition of Christian mysticism. Through formative practices like meditation, mindfulness, and centering prayer, Kevin charts a path for many of us to follow as we take the necessary step out of evangelicalism into a more freer, experiential faith. Father Richard Rohr describes a mystic as someone who has moved from mere belief to actual inner experience with God. This introductory conversation about Christian mysticism invites all of us into a deeper stream of spirituality. Plus, we discuss the formative practices you will need to facilitate inner transformation, a transformation from someone who thinks about God to someone who finds their entire being already in God. BioMystics are not just a thing of the past. We all can embrace the mystery of God and the way of Christ in the world today. Kevin Sweeney, a pastor in Honolulu with his wife Christine, is here to share his journey within mysticism. He shares his journey of releasing ego, surrendering into God's love, and embracing the wild journey life truly is. Kevin also shares about his new, forthcoming book, “The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It's Okay For Everyone to Relax,” which comes out on May 31st.Kevin Sweeney is co-founder and lead pastor of Imagine Church—an urban church in Honolulu that is welcoming of all people, sees imagination as the key to the future, chooses authenticity over performance, substance over hype, and quality over quantity. He is the host of podcast “The Church Needs Therapy” and is the author of the forthcoming books, “The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It's Okay For Everyone to Relax,” out on May 31st, and “The Joy of Letting Go” which will be out in January 2023. Both on Quoir Publishing. He lives In Honolulu with his wife and co-founder of Imagine, Christine, and their two kids, True and Mikayla.Quotables“There is a difference between spiritual intelligence and spiritual experience.”“Spiritual intelligence is what you believe about God, but spiritual experience is direct, first-person experience of God.”“Spiritual experience is the connection and the union with God.”“Spiritual experience is about waking up…For me a transformative faith is not primarily about believing what is right it is about tasting what is good.”“You can be less certain and more free.”If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review

Dave Brisbin 3.20.22 I've been going on about Jesus as a poet. A great poet. And if that sounds strange and unfamiliar, how about considering that Jesus was a great psychologist too? Jesus deeply understands the human condition and human psychological development, and in the poetic language of his day and choosing, articulates a Way to psychological health and balance for which we all crave and pay big money these days. Jesus' three temptations in the wilderness beautifully symbolize the three “energy centers” of Thomas Keating or Maslow's deficiency needs—security and survival, esteem and affection, power and control. In earliest childhood, we develop unconscious, emotional programs to meet these needs that then emerge into consciousness as our attachments and aversions: things we like and don't like, cling to for happiness or cling to not clinging to. Compulsive thought and behavior patterns are driven by these attachments and aversions, which create triggering events when frustrated in any way. Jesus' time in the wilderness was his drilling down to identify and meet the basic needs that were driving his compulsions in truly transcendent Way. If you think Jesus was above such compulsions, consider why the gospels would preserve such a story with Jesus pushed to exhaustion and starvation by the effort. Jesus' Way is not theology. It's braving the difficult passage to truth that makes us free of the compulsions that enslave us and keep us apart from each other and God. When Jesus says no parent, or God by extension, will give their child a stone if asked for a loaf of bread or a snake if asked for a fish, he is giving us first steps along the Way. Distinguishing between objects that may look similar from a distance—seeing which give live and which take it away—is how we build the awareness to see which of our cherished attachments and aversions are really meeting our most basic needs. No one gives up what they've clung to entire lives until they can see past compulsive snakes and stones to the freedom of sustained life that loaves and fish represent.

Dave Brisbin 3.20.22 I've been going on about Jesus as a poet. A great poet. And if that sounds strange and unfamiliar, how about considering that Jesus was a great psychologist too? Jesus deeply understands the human condition and human psychological development, and in the poetic language of his day and choosing, articulates a Way to psychological health and balance for which we all crave and pay big money these days. Jesus' three temptations in the wilderness beautifully symbolize the three “energy centers” of Thomas Keating or Maslow's deficiency needs—security and survival, esteem and affection, power and control. In earliest childhood, we develop unconscious, emotional programs to meet these needs that then emerge into consciousness as our attachments and aversions: things we like and don't like, cling to for happiness or cling to not clinging to. Compulsive thought and behavior patterns are driven by these attachments and aversions, which create triggering events when frustrated in any way. Jesus' time in the wilderness was his drilling down to identify and meet the basic needs that were driving his compulsions in truly transcendent Way. If you think Jesus was above such compulsions, consider why the gospels would preserve such a story with Jesus pushed to exhaustion and starvation by the effort. Jesus' Way is not theology. It's braving the difficult passage to truth that makes us free of the compulsions that enslave us and keep us apart from each other and God. When Jesus says no parent, or God by extension, will give their child a stone if asked for a loaf of bread or a snake if asked for a fish, he is giving us first steps along the Way. Distinguishing between objects that may look similar from a distance—seeing which give live and which take it away—is how we build the awareness to see which of our cherished attachments and aversions are really meeting our most basic needs. No one gives up what they've clung to entire lives until they can see past compulsive snakes and stones to the freedom of sustained life that loaves and fish represent.

• Award Winner in the Health: Aging/50+ category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest• Award Winner in Non-Fiction: Aging and Gerontology category of the 2021 Best Indie Book Award• Offers shadow-work and many diverse spiritual practices to help you break through denial to awareness, move from self-rejection to self-acceptance, repair the past to be fully present, and allow mortality to be a teacher• Reveals how to use inner work to uncover and explore the unconscious denial and resistance that erupts around key thresholds of later life• Includes personal interviews with prominent Elders, including Ken Wilber, Krishna Das, Fr. Thomas Keating, Anna Douglas, James Hollis, Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Ashton Applewhite, Roshi Wendy Nakao, Roger Walsh, and Stanislav GrofWith extended longevity comes the opportunity for extended personal growth and spiritual development. You now have the chance to become an Elder, to leave behind past roles, shift from work in the outer world to inner work with the soul, and become authentically who you are. This book is a guide to help get past the inner obstacles and embrace the hidden spiritual gifts of age.Offering a radical reimagining of age for all generations, psychotherapist and bestselling author Connie Zweig reveals how to use inner work to uncover and explore the unconscious denial and resistance that erupts around key thresholds of later life, attune to your soul's longing, and emerge renewed as an Elder filled with vitality and purpose. She explores the obstacles encountered in the transition to wise Elder and offers psychological shadow-work and diverse spiritual practices to help you break through denial to awareness, move from self-rejection to self-acceptance, repair the past to be fully present, reclaim your creativity, and allow mortality to be a teacher. Sharing contemplative practices for selfreflection, she also reveals how to discover ways to share your talents and wisdom to become a force for change in the lives of others.Woven throughout with wisdom from prominent Elders, including Ken Wilber, Krishna Das, Father Thomas Keating, Anna Douglas, James Hollis, Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Ashton Applewhite, Roshi Wendy Egyoku Nakao, Roger Walsh, and Stanislav Grof, this book offers tools and guidance to help you let go of past roles, expand your identity, deepen self-knowledge, and move through these life passages to a new stage of awareness, choosing to be fully real, transparent, and free to embrace a fulfilling late life.t extends shadow-work and spirituality into midlife and beyond for people who want to age consciously, with psychological and spiritual practices. Join me to meet the shadows of age and cross the threshold to become an Elder.I'm also author of bestsellers Meeting the Shadow, Romancing the Shadow, and Meeting the Shadow of Spirituality. I also edited a collection, To Be A Woman and published a novel -- A Moth to the Flame: The life of Sufi Poet Rumi. It's the inside story of how he became a poetic genius and fully illuminated Sufi master.Romancing the Shadow is now available on Mp3 DOWNLOAD on my author page.www.conniezweig.comI'm blogging excerpts of Inner Work of Age here: https://medium.com/@conniezweigYou can find NEW videos on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juiTNU7U6CA

A daily devotional for the Lent journey on scripture, a liturgy, a poem, or the life of a saint to ground you in God and His peace.

Sprache und Form sind wichtig, um unserem Glauben Ausdruck zu verleihen. Vor allem, wenn die üblichen Kanäle plötzlich verschüttet zu sein scheinen. So ähnlich ging es auch Jan Ullmann, der heute zu Gast ist. Nach einer Krise hat er mit Psychologie und Kontemplation einen völlig neuen Weg gefunden, Gott zu begegnen und ich freue mich, dass er uns heute einen Einblick in seine Geschichte gibt. Nützliche Links zur Episode und das Kleingedruckte: Zur Vertiefung des Themas empfiehlt Jan Das Gebet der Sammlung von Thomas Keating und die Bible Series von Jordan Peterson. Die Morgenroutine findest du in Miracle Morning von Hal Elrod. Tieferen Einblick in die Psychologie gibt es z.B. von Gunther Schmid, George Steiner oder C.G. Jung Rachel Held Evans. Wholehearted Faith: Embracing Uncertainty, Risk, and Vulnerability on the Path to God. HarperOne, 2021. Falls du Kontakt mit anderen auf der Reise in die Wildnis suchst, solltest du mal beim Netzwerk @freikirchen.ausstieg oder bei @glaubensweite vorbeischauen. Den Podcast findest du bei Instagram unter @strichpunkt.pod Musik: “Reverie” by Scott Buckley Copyright: strich;punkt 2022

Jim McElroy talks about his own experience with centering prayer as an acolyte of Fr. Thomas Keating. If you're interested in centering prayer or know someone in recovery that might be helped by this ancient form of prayer of the Catholic Church, you won't want to miss this fascinating conversation with Jim McElroy.

Introduction to contemplative Prayer With a 5 minute practice. The books I mention are Thomas Keating, Open Heart, Open Mind. Merton's Palace of Nowhere by James Finley.

Welcome back!! This week we are sharing a conversation that we recorded on the Share the Gold Podcast with Cailey Grace.  We really appreciated Cailey's leadership and the perspective that she brought into this conversation.  Go check out her podcast on all major platforms! Here are some things that we referenced: Bob Goff, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero, Thomas Keating. Share the Gold: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/share-the-gold/id1528217993Find our info here: https://linktr.ee/fspod

In this episode Larry and Evan discuss the practice of centering prayer with Claudia Campbell. Claudia then leads a centering prayer practice for all to join in on. Claudia Campbell is a fine artist, educator, spiritual director, and retreat facilitator. Her art training included study in New York, Florence, Italy and Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. She spent most of her career as an art educator in public as well as private schools. She continues to offer private classes in her current community. She received her theological education and certification in spiritual direction from Springhill College, (a Jesuit school). She is trained in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Learn more about Cloud Walk Ministries: http://cloudwalk.org/ Support the work of this podcast: http://www.cloudwalk.org/give/ Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts Go Deeper: Online Centering Prayer Workshop: https://www.stlukesatlanta.org/blog/centering-prayer/ More resources on Centering Prayer: Contemplative Outreach: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/ Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Mind-Heart-20th-Anniversary/dp/0826418899 The Path of Centering Prayer by David Frenette: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Centering-Prayer-David-Frenette/dp/1622038665 Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Silent-Land-Christian-Contemplation/dp/0195307607/ Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening by Cynthia Bourgeault: https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Awakening-Cynthia-Bourgeault/dp/1561012629/ The Heart of Centering Prayer by Cynthia Bourgeault: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Centering-Prayer-Christianity-Practice/dp/1611803144/