Father Thomas Keating: Oneness & The Heart of the World

In this talk, Father Keating discusses the dynamic nature of God and the paradox implicit in experiencing divine oneness. With humor and wisdom, he explores the practice of contemplative prayer, and how we might begin to approach God through being present to our senses.

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[henjokongo]

I'm a Buddhist but it is nice to hear the truth in different verbiage sometimes. Every approach has its advantages, including the Christian one.

[theeonionbagel]

I love this man.

[hoagy918]

My sister is a member of a CCH and I am concerned. My research so far indicates there is not enough emphasis on the Lord Jesus Christ and the Gospel - Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sin, was buried, and rose 3 days later. His resurrection validated Who He is and what He did. Salvation is only found by believing in Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Seems exclusive, because it is; however, it is fair because it is freely offered to everyone. This CCH appears to be demonic.

[elmobrother]

@bob0wonder I think the idea of eastern religions, and the point where visionaries like Keating and Merton have been able to have a dialogue, is that of personal accountability of your actions and acitvely seeking God/ enlightenment.  Modern Christianity has a sort of "I can do whatever I want as long as I'm saved" mentality. I think what he and other spiritual leaders are trying to do is foster an actually lifestyle change that is conducive to being in communion with God as much as possible.

[dajesusblues]

@azandi2 You can be like him. You don't even need to be a monk. All you need is to realize God's Love as the energy of all creation, to Love God with all your mind, heart, and soul, and to Love others as Jesus Loves you. Pray to Love. Pray to Forgive. Pray to be of Service. Love is Always the answer. God Bless.

[stanante]

Truly magnificent talk. Speaks so deeply to my inner experience. A beautiful and dear man. With love

[Rsvohi]

@bob0wonder Father Keating is teaching what Jesus taught.....where do you think he got it from?

[Prophets4Christ]

Interesting that in the Bible incense is a symbol of prayer,and the gifts at Jesus birth, given with gold by the wise men.

[jhgosnell]

@bob0wonder This is because he is normally speaking of the apophatic path...plunging into the silent aspect of God.

[bob0wonder]

@bettysman

Trust me, I know that our God is amazing and unable to be put into a box. He created the universe! I am not putting Him in a box, I'm following the laws that He put into place for our salvation, namely to surrendur to Jesus Christ and ask the forgiveness of our sins. It's that simple. My only problem was that Father Keating doesn't teach that, I wasn't trying to downplay our Creator.

[bettysman]

@playbak It is difficult sometimes in this secular world. God will never stop inviting us back until our relationship is solidified.

[bettysman]

@bob0wonder

I hope you find one day the truth that God is bigger than the box you (any one of us) try to stuff Him into.

Goodbye. God Bless.