Gary Thomas Quotes
Two Quotes by: Gary Thomas Author. It is particularly difficult to describe this type of prayer in writing, as it is best taught in person. In general however, centering prayer works like this: Choose a word (Jesus or Father, for example) as a focus for contemplative prayer. Repeat the word silently in your mind for a set amount of time (say, twenty minutes) until your heart seems to be repeating the word by itself, just as naturally and involuntarily as breathing.
Book: by Gary Thomas entitled: Sacred Pathways p 185 Published: 2002.
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{Mystics} simply want to bathe in the ocean of love God has for his children, while the rest of us seem unfortunately content to experience that love drop by drop.
Book: by Gary Thomas entitled: Sacred Pathways p 182 Published: 2002.
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