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Centering Prayer

“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

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Reviews (28)

Rac. M. Apr 5, 2022     

Fantastic app!! (and practice!). I love the layout and simplicity of this app. Also the sounds and prayers. Thank you for making it so clear and concise. I am trying my best to do this twice a day and when I do I really feel the benefits of it, even though much of my time is spent using my sacred word to bring me back from my mind wondering. Its deffo helping me realise how busy my mind is. Progress not perfection. X

A. S. Apr 30, 2022     

Excellent for reminding me to "be still and know God". While at work I often set it for 1-3 minutes and use it at the top of each hour to remember my purpose and reset my focus. It can also be set for much longer periods of time. There is a good selection of sounds, Scriptures and prayers. Thank you!

Kat. B. Apr 28, 2022     

Simple and effective- this app provides structure for practicing centering prayer. Suggestion: Give the option of audio prayer/scripture/readings so there's no need to look at the phone once 'begin' had been pressed

Chr. B. Apr 14, 2022     

This is easy to use and a wonderful support for the practice of Centering Prayer. The graphics are attractive and the chime at the end of the session is very melodic. It doesn't startle me out of meditation. The prayers and readings are inspirational.

Jac. F. Mar 29, 2022     

Simple and easy to use, designed specifically for centering prayer. I like that it reminds me of instructions each day and a verse from scripture. Lovely sounds for beginning and ending prayer also. I would recommend.

Pau. D. Jan 10, 2022     

Clear, concise, easy-to- understand introduction to Centering Prayer. Nicely assortment of lead-in and ending sounds, plus timed sessions. Very helpful for newcomers.

Bet. J. Feb 23, 2022     

Easy reminders on how to do centering prayer. A nice variety of opening and closing readings. I love the timed portion is adjustable and begins automatically after the opening sounds. Thank you for this app. Peace.

Jai. H. Mar 31, 2022     

It's a very simple app but it has been super helpful as part of my spiritual rhythms. I appreciate the links to resources, prayer groups, etc., as well.

Hon. W. Dec 9, 2021     

Beginning and ending sounds are good. I would prefer audio for opening and closing prayers. Automatic continuation option would be helpful.

Ste. G. Jan 26, 2022     

The format provides a simple pathway into silence and meditation. The options help to keep the experience fresh. Grateful to have found it.

Non. D. Apr 7, 2019     

I use this ap every time I do the prayer. It's great, and tremendously enhances my prayer experience! It was such a boost to get the timer, the meditations, and the opening and closing sounds. I love the fact that it can also be used to connect to the Contemplative Outreach website. The only way to make it better would be to add even more readings, and more background pictures; although it already has a good assortment! Thanks so much for creating it!

A. G. u. Mar 31, 2020     

Wonderful way to begin the day. I like the choices provided for beginning and ending the time as well as being able to adjust the length of the silence. Easy way to add the discipline of centering prayer. There's even a quick reminder of how to do it before you start. It also has prayer choices for before & after the meditation, as well as musical & sound choices to personalize the experience. This app makes this part of my prayer life easier to add.

Don. M. Jun 14, 2020     

A revelation. I'm a longtime meditator (and lapsed church goer) with little regard for Christian practices. Until now. This app has opened my eyes to a new experience I never imagined. Nearly every aspect of the contemplative session can be customized (although I'd really appreciate the ability to add my own prayers, opening and closing thoughts, etc.) A wonderful app that can really kick up your contemplative practice.

A. G. u. Dec 13, 2018     

I like the various options that the app provides for centering prayer. In the way of improvement, I'd like to see more options and setting the number of opening and closing sounds. I like the option of having music as an opening option. However, I find that the music ends very abruptly as opposed to slowly fading away.

Rob. A. D. Jun 11, 2019     

I've been practicing CP for well over a decade, but over the last several months I've had a difficult time just being faithful to the practice. I downloaded this app thinking that, at the very least, it would keep me sitting for a full 20 minutes. (I'm accustomed to much longer periods.) This app has renewed my CP practice. I'm faithful to my sit again, and experience fewer distractions. From the sound of the gongs to the prayer selections, new to CP or experienced, you'll appreciate this app.

Tam. G. Jan 22, 2020     

Overall I like the app. It's very simple to use.. pretty basic timer with beginning and ending tones. It provided a quick description of what to do. I would like to see more of a selection of tones, and for them to fade away completely and not cut off abruptly as they do now.

Ray. B. May 8, 2022     

Helpful guidance for those new to centering prayer. I like the adaptable themes and prayers. This app has helped me begin and sustain daily centering prayer. Thank you!

Mar. H. Feb 3, 2022     

Lovely app with options to choose prayers and sounds as well as pick time. Its a great tool and easy to have with you at all times.

Pat. G. Feb 22, 2021     

It is so very easy to access the prayer. Being extremely technologically challenged, I truly appreciate simplicity and ease. I very much like the choices of scripture, beginning and ending alert sounds and the length of time. It is great to have the ability to adjust and change easily.

Ken. S. Feb 4, 2020     

Really nice. One suggestion is to have calendar/time tracker that also leaves space for notes and reflections (like a journal) to encourage people to develop a habit of practice. It's useful to look back on the previous day and note how it went and if and when I took time for centering prayer.

Mer. R. Apr 19, 2022     

Helpful info about meditation. App is easy to use and provides a good range of appropriate prayers and music and gongs for opening and closing.

Pat. H. Mar 26, 2022     

This is my first experience with a prayer app. It is proving an aid for timing as well as inspiration. Thank you Blessings. Pat

Glo. N. Oct 3, 2020     

It's helpful to my centering prayer practice to have this app that guided me through each step so I can focus on being in the divine presence. The closing music with strings and piano is a gentle way to come out of my prayer time and I and wish there were more choices like that (the bells are fine but I find the music more helpful). Thanks!

Con. S. Jan 14, 2020     

Having the Centering app at my finger tips, has become a great support and comfort. I had become lax in my practice,, but it has become a gentle reminder and call to return once agsin to this practive. It is easy to use and set up in such a way that it leads you from beginning to end without any interruptions in a peaceful and quiet way.

Ang. O. Apr 29, 2019     

This is a great app for giving a framework for centering prayer. I love that it is customizable. One thing I'd love to see is a few premade prayer session options for those just starting out and who would like some guidance. Also it would be great if there was a setting where the app would choose for you, like a daily shuffle feature.

D. S. Dec 19, 2020     

This is a very helpful app to accompany the practice of centering prayer. It includes helpful tips, a variety of prayer and scripture options to utilzed before and after the centering time. The centering time can be adjusted and there are a variety of tones and chimes that can be used to start and end the centering time. These are all aready wonderful; one thing that could be added would be additional backgrounds that are calming/relaxing. And additional prayer and scripture options are welcome

Luc. G. May 18, 2022     

This app helps one enjoy centering prayer without having to watch the time. A gentle gong at a set time does that for you.

ros. c. Sep 21, 2019     

this is a useful app although it's layout with the small insignificant progression button in the top right corner is unsatisfactory. It does not stop itself when messages come through which is helpful. Sept 3019, it gas stopped silencing notifications suddenly so calls and messages from whats app override the block. Very unsettling during the time of the work.