Centering Prayer vs Practicing Presence

“God’s first word is silence.” -Thomas Keating Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. Centering Prayer is an ancient method of Christian prayer adapted for modern times by Fathers Thomas Keating, William Meninger and Basil Pennington. The Centering Prayer application will support your daily prayer practice commitment. Beautiful and peaceful, the app includes an adjustable timer, as well as opening and closing prayer options that you may read before and after your silent prayer time. An assortment of sounds and backgrounds allow you to choose the type of environment you want to create for your prayer time. Brief instructions for learning Centering Prayer are also included. It is recommended you practice being in relationship with God through Centering Prayer twice a day for 20 minutes to begin with.

Start your day with stillness and intention. Practicing Presence - A Christian Way is a completely free, easy-to-use app designed to help you deepen your connection with your inner life and God's spiritual energy. Through a guided, flexible morning meditation, this app provides simple, practical tools to cultivate presence and inner peace that will carry you through your entire day. Key Benefits: • Cultivate Inner Stillness: Find easier access to quiet and calm in a noisy world. • Deepen Your Peace: Experience a heightened, lasting sense of spiritual grounding. • Reduce Daily Stress: Release anxiety and catch negative thoughts quickly so you can return to presence. • Embrace Growth: Gently lower your natural resistance to change. App Features: • Guided Morning Practice: A flexible meditation timer to center your day (choose from 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or an open-ended session). • Hourly Reminders: Gentle nudges to take "Three Breaths" or ask "Three Questions," helping you reconnect with God's spiritual energy from 8 AM to 8 PM. • Accessible Anywhere: Designed to make building a daily habit as frictionless as possible. • 100% Free & Private: No account creation, no emails to enter, no ads, and absolutely no in-app purchases. Just pure, uninterrupted stillness. Regular use helps enhance your overall well-being, renewing your spirit and serving as the peaceful foundation for all your daily activities.