Only when we can accept God as he is can we give up the desire for spiritual experiences that we can feel.
Thomas KeatingWe rarely think of the air we breathe, yet it is in us and around us all the time. In similar fashion, the presence of God penetrates us, is all around us, is always embracing us.
Thomas KeatingIn human relationships, as mutual love deepens, there comes a time when two friends convey their exchanges without words. They can sit in silence sharing an experience or simply enjoying each other's presence without saying anything.
Thomas KeatingIn centering prayer, the sacred word is not the object of the attention but rather the expression of the intention of the will.
Thomas Keating