Centering Prayer: An Overview + Defense

An episode of the St. Anthony's Tongue podcast, hosted by St. Anthony's Tongue, titled "Centering Prayer: An Overview + Defense" was published on September 27, 2023 and runs 28 minutes.

September 27, 2023 ·28m · St. Anthony's Tongue

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Summary

One of the most interesting practices to spring from The Cloud of Unknowing is Centering Prayer. This is a simple yet profound method of connecting with the divine, though it's also had some criticism. Here I hope to share a balanced take on a very fruitful practice.

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One of the most interesting practices to spring from The Cloud of Unknowing is Centering Prayer. This is a simple yet profound method of connecting with the divine, though it's also had some criticism. Here I hope to share a balanced take on a very fruitful practice.

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