Go down deep into your mind
…and think in the simplest way and realize
– not what you are but that you are …
The Cloud of Unknowing Chapter 3
“Contemplative Prayer is the world in which God can do anything.
To move into that realm is the greatest adventure.
It is to be open to the Infinite and hence to infinite possibilities.”
Thomas Keating OCSO Open Mind, Open Heart
Welcome …
… if you are drawn to discovering prayer without words or contemplative practices in the Wisdom tradition of Christianity
… if you already enjoy the path of silent contemplative or centering prayer and are seeking to deepen your practice or to find a supportive community of practice
… if you would like to explore Wisdom School practices (Cynthia Bourgeault) with others
… if you are seeking one-to-one spiritual accompaniment
… then this website may offer you some simple resources to support your journey and a friendly network to journey with.
Contemplative Prayer North Yorkshire is a spiritual network of individuals and local practice circles committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel through the daily practice of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, embodied practices and times of collective communion.
We are affiliated to: Contemplative Outreach Ltd and Wisdom School (Cynthia Bourgeault)
We offer:
- Introductory and post-Introductory teaching in Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Welcome Prayer Practice and embodies Wisdom School practices.
- Regular online Sits and Wisdom School Practices (using Zoom)
- Occasional Quiet Days and Retreats
- Spiritual Accompaniment in the Ignatian and Wisdom traditions.
On this website you can find information about some of our forthcoming events and offerings and also some resources for Contemplative Prayer.
The main references for resources come from the Christian Tradition, though the sources of wisdom and practice found in other World Traditions and in some contemporary disciplines may also feature as they shed light on Christian contemplative practice