In Centering Prayer, the participant seeks the presence of God directly and ignores discursive thoughts and imagined scenes. The participant's aim is to be present to the Lord, to "consent to God's presence and action during the time of prayer." [Keating, Thomas (2009). Intimacy with God: an Introduction to Centering Prayer]
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"Interior silence is one of the most strengthening and affirming of human experiences. There is nothing more affirming in fact, than the experience of God’s presence." Fr. Thomas Keating
Contemplative Outreach Birmingham's mission supports over 25 prayer groups in the Birmingham and northern Alabama areas with a group in Auburn. All our work is provided by volunteers who generously donate their time and talent. We welcome your donation in any amount to help provide support for the practice of centering prayer in Alabama.
You can donate by sending a check to the address below.
If you have a question, please email us: cobforcontemplatives@gmail,com
Make your check payable to CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH BIRMINGHAM (or COB) and mail to:
Contemplative Outreach Birmingham
308 Le Jeune Way
Homewood, AL 35209
ATTN: Bryson Waldo