Living in the Presence of God Day after Day after Day, by Thomas Keating - Part 1

[@jerrycapodilupo9195]

✝️✝️✝️ 😎😎😎 I was spending several months at Snowmass Colorado TRAPPISTS MONASTERY in 2005. I looked out the kitchen window to see this Trappist Monk Keating by the hummingbird feeder with over one hundred little birds flying around him. I didn't know who he was at the time. Back then he was the Abbott of the Trappists Monastery.

[@JT-2000]

Fr Keating was a spiritual master. Catholicism was his tradition, his container, as Fr Richard Rohr would say. However, he transcended the religious container that was his tradition and was a true mystic, embracing most wisdom traditions - east and west. I love how Fr Thomas can bring together scientific theories, the laws of the Universe, Jungian psychology of shadow self, human nature... all undergirded by his vast experience of the presence and the love of God. Such a great teacher. Speaks with such love, humour and simplicity.

[@mikepaquette1245]

possibly one of the best things I have ever heard

[@maureenceglia8571]

This is my first experience of Fr. Thomas Keating. If every Catholic priest taught was he's teaching I would go back to Church. He's speaks to my deepest core. I will be investigating him more.

[@morphosis7655]

Agreed.

[@lietaconyers3836]

Me too

[@theoldleafybeard]

Indeed!

[@Gavanod]

See how God 'investigates' (loves) you as his love works through you to see another.

[@teresa..469]

There are lots of priests like him..Jesuits, Franciscans, Redemptorist etc all so intellectual and philosophical...🙏🙏🙏

[@jenb8549]

Rest In Peace Father Keating 🕊 Thank you very much for all you have taught us ❤️

[@miglriccardi]

I can’t help but feel that Father Keating is God’s love manifest. He is a true testament that God resides in all of us.

[@CarldeFigueiredo-lf2gc]

Michael Riccardi: I fully agree with you. Stay blessed!

[@kitpatino3833]

His talk made me cry with joy. My heart smiled so big.

[@thecompassofdreams5911]

☺️💖💖💖

[@donsemi6946]

I attended two 10 retreats at Snowmass. The last was 2013. He was in his 80’s then. He visited the retreatants to give a short lecture and answered all questions for 90 minutes. A deep answer to every question asked. One statement from him that helped me understand God, his statement was, in a question to all of us was “You all know that the Holy Spirit is not a bird or a pigeon.” My response was holy cow, a priest / monk just said that! Since then, I have been practicing CP daily and reading every book he has involved in. I see him as a mystic. ❤

[@lindalmiller429]

This Protestant is deeply grateful for Father Keating and his marvelous teachings.

[@monicaarcher7107]

This Buddhist too.

[@kateletourneau6512]

This should have a million views

[@johannadescenza9792]

Thank you a hundred times over Father Keating, I am so, so inspired by all your daily lessons on life. I Can't tell you the gratitude I feel Father....

[@BobBKooenabio]

I, too am very blessed, having found Fr. Keating I have been a Carmelite Secular for many years, and also have been in a state of dryness Fr. Has given me a spiritual boost. Thank God,,, 😅 Veronica OCDS R. I.

[@BhaktirasaSCS]

To me, this talk is one of the most comprehensive dissertations about the nature of god, the self, the world and the relationships between them, presented with such realized profundity that the doors to many faith traditions can be opened with the keys contained within it.

[@FRANCISCOSALVADOR]

His words are so easy to understand, gives a new meaning to us Catholics, just wonderful

[@johannadescenza9792]

Father Keating's teachings are so uplifting ... just wonderful, I am so grateful ...

[@rul4522]

It took some time to ‘not think’ - being 80 now I can. Father Keating is / was so lovely.

[@CarldeFigueiredo-lf2gc]

RUL: Well done! It has taken me 2 years of the beauty, joy, as well as struggle and frustration, of centring prayer practice, to get to a reasonable state of a quiet mind. It's all down to Fr Keating. Stay blessed in the presence of God!

[@johnstewart7025]

Listening to him, i am getting better understanding that the kingdom is in our hearts. God wants us to rise spiritually regardless of what happens to our bodies.

[@rul4522]

@@johnstewart7025 very nice to read.

[@rul4522]

@@CarldeFigueiredo-lf2gc i smile, what is two years at the end… but thank you for wishes,

[@rubymeagher1005]

I miss him everyday. I am so grateful for these KZbin videos♥️

[@moonman5543]

I am a former latter day saint and attended the Baptist church for a while. I have found the most peace in my life with the contemplative path

[@mysticoversoul]

It is called the "royal path" for a clear and definite reason.

[@ralphranieri996]

​@@mysticoversoulpy65e4😊

[@williama.hovestreydt6623]

Im trying to come back to faith....not there yet....whatever "there" is. But this helps...it resonates as truth with me. Lord...help my unbelief!

[@josephlocascio5022]

William, I hope you are doing well and still working to strengthen your faith. God is always ready to invite us back in when we fall astray.

[@jennifernwalker1943]

I pray for your return to the faith William. Bless you.

[@herantang]

What an inspiring message and an epic spiritual legacy from one man! May we all have the awareness of the Presence.

[@halinawegrzyn3315]

This man is exceptionally brilliant, deeply wise and immensely warm (with his sweet and ‘innocent’ sense of humor). God manifests Himself in him. He captures people’s minds and touches their hearts. He transforms people’s lives. He has definitely changed mine. I have listened to many different gifted spiritual teachers but when I return to Fr. Keating’s presentations, it feels like coming back home. I often listen to him speak before my bedtime which is the best ‘divine therapy’ one can ever get. Thank you very much for posting these tapes on KZbin!

[@clymelabox2559]

My beloved partner passed away this month. Reading your words I am inspired to listen to Father Keating at bedtime- reaching out to solace in this time of grief and sorrow.

[@bruno-orante]

@@clymelabox2559, I pray for you and the repose of the soul of your dear partner🙏❤️🙏

[@colleenbeckman905]

@@clymelabox2559 💫🍃❤️🙏🦋🎼🤓🌹🙏

[@cloudsofwonder7004]

Thomas Keating is amazing Grace to hear for me and draws me into the truth of who I am in Christ I am grateful

[@BigBigBafz]

I'm a Buddhist but this man is one of my favourite spiritual teachers.

[@javasroe6541]

me too :) :) I kept my distance from Christianity

[@monikawinkelmann4823]

What I am hearing is just - somehow - what I have always been longing for, because I knew it was there!

[@kylegregg3401]

Best youtube video I have ever watched!

[@octarinisalim1015]

What a treasure this is

[@carolcollins3108]

How Wonderful to listen to the wisdom of God through the heart and mind of this humble priest. Thank you so much .

[@monicaarcher7107]

It really really is an incredible talk. I am amazed by it.

[@creativecompanion]

He is so easy to listen to. We are so blessed that his voice and his message carries on in these videos. Thank you, Father Keating!

[@ronking3031]

All he need now is to get saved

[@ME-sp6bs]

I totally agree. I Love Father Keating soo much.

[@Andrew-yw6kt]

@@ronking3031 O Lawd 🙄

[@halwarner3326]

Father Keating is a true Catholic Giant. A great communicator that speaks through love.

[@mysticoversoul]

His passing away is a tremendous loss to the contemplative movement in the Catholic Church.

[@danaedwards7314]

Hal Warner

[@danaedwards7314]

Hal Warner

[@Andrew-yw6kt]

@@mysticoversoul who else today is carrying on what Keating is teaching? Any help is appreciated, thank you.

[@jameshurtado5389]

@@Andrew-yw6kt Richar Rhor

[@jessicaleonard-sandino5414]

Father Keating is a bright shining star.....long live his legacy of grace and wisdom. Such a Masterful teacher...this video captures his brilliance so well.....thank you for sharing this!

[@helenyates3951]

Thank you Thomas No need to strive hide or feel rejection as we are so often told and taught. We are at once immediately in the presence of God.

[@MelissaBishop-zk5bh]

He’s beautiful and radiant ❤

[@LanceEads]

Rest in peace, Fr. Thomas. you change my life and the lives of many others through your communication of the Holy Spirit via your teachings on centering prayer. Thank you!

[@kinglear5952]

I did not know that he had died. He was a great luminary and a wonderful man.

[@LanceEads]

King Lear he passed on yesterday. He had been in a hospice for a week or two. And I agree!

[@mysticoversoul]

Rejoice for Thomas lives among us, here where we are, for we aew unconditionally one with him in God.

[@RideHanna]

I am not Catholic by denomination, but he is my go-to guide regards my spiritual path.

[@creativecompanion]

His teachings are Universal.

[@mysticoversoul]

You do not have to be Catholic to be a practicing mystic or contemplative.

[@theresarodriguez202]

Rich O Hanna you don’t have to be catholic Rich if he touches you that’s all that matters stay safe

[@lfbeam]

Same here

[@goliverapr44]

Tom should be a Saint

[@johannablows4765]

Love these teachings by Thomas Keating = very special!

[@lynnlangley1775]

❤thank you for your teaching so so blessed ❤

[@johnstewart7025]

Nietzsche said people can put up with anything if there is a meaning at stake. Likewise, confidence in God relieves us of fear of suffering.

[@Ma_rkw589]

Well said Johnno mate

[@rodrigofernandes1547]

Nietzsche claramente queria dar uma explicação sem Deus para a vida humana né, amigo. Mas essa vida não existe.

[@CarldeFigueiredo-lf2gc]

What priceless wisdom and truths has left us! We are blessed to have these recordings. He is now eternally blessed and sharing in the bliss of the Ultimate Reality. Rest in the Peace and Love of God, dear spiritual teacher!

[@howtowinthegameoflife2714]

Just a absolutely wonderful message 🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing!

[@SourceVibrations]

i weep for the world's loss of this great light.

[@JCalRob]

Thank God for these Priests who are bringing CONTEMPLATION to light!

[@victoriaegraham1]

He remains eternal as do we all.

[@doelmajumder4772]

Praise the lord Jesus Christ Amen 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏

[@terencewinters2154]

In emptying yourself you let God in.

[@shriyanidemel9401]

My heart is at God given Peace as I listen to you Rev. Keating. Thank you and God Bless you.

[@grettirasmundarson9980]

This is very deep wisdom.

[@MennyaFoldon]

So great on the simplicity of God's presence. I love his psychological and philosophical approach. Such a wide perspective. So happy to find this.

[@lyndsieannette957]

This is a truly enlightened man by any definition.

[@marycasper6514]

My name is Mary Annette--from one Annette to another may Gods Love be with you. ---> always

[@mysticoversoul]

Did you have the blessing to experience his physical person and presence when he was still living in this physical dimension?

[@carolbryce6796]

@@mysticoversoull

[@lyndsieannette957]

@@mysticoversoul no, I wish.

[@lyndsieannette957]

@@marycasper6514 thank you! God bless you.

[@billietrinidad436]

This beautiful talk truly comes from a man of deep prayer. Thank you, Fr. Thomas.

[@helenpowers2322]

GOD. always bless this 🎉precious soul.

[@germanager]

He’s holy spirit with two legs!!! 🙏

[@gittekjaerulff9511]

"God is always present to you and that's the actual fact". OK ! Smiling at Fr Thomas - but with much love and admiration. Thank you for bringing such hope and healing to us through developing the practice of Centering Prayer and all the background wisdom of the false self and the false happiness programs.

[@indrijatigautama3713]

So beautiful to know of the ever present of God, the late father Keating put it in such simplicity. Beautiful teaching I am glad I got this KZbin of his

[@emilblaser8586]

We have been blessed in our day with this spiritual giant. Well done good and faithful servant. Rest in His peace.

[@1011sue]

(Minute 14:00) "The most important thing about each of us is not us, but God's Presence IN us manifesting the infinite tenderness and love of God in a way no one else will ever be able to do. In other words, God is experiencing what it's like to be HUMAN in YOU! And this He finds great pleasure in, contrary to whatever you may think about it. So, if you have any doubt that there's any problem with those, those of you who are especially Roman Catholic should remember that the sacrament of reconciliation is one of the seven sacraments. That means, if you ever do something contrary to your conscience, all you have to do is go to confession, and that's the end of it. I would add, however, that you don't have to wait to go to confession. Most of us are doing something 7 to 70 times every day that, you know, we just as soon would not have done! I mean, said a nasty word, or didn't look at someone who needed a kind smile, or any of the 101 things that we sometimes do when we're NOT in the Presence of God. It is so important to remember that you only have to be SORRY--NOW for all of your sins to be wiped away! No need to wait to go to confession. You can do that at the appropriate time...if you can FIND a confessor nowadays! The main thing is that as soon as you're SORRY God has totally forgotten whatever our faults were. And He would be very happy if we would forget it too! As I said elsewhere, if you have guilt feelings for more than 10 or 15 seconds, it's neurotic!! It has nothing to do with genuine contrition or compunction. It's simply the sadness that comes from pride and recognizing we're not a "big shot" or as perfect as we thought we would be! We now know from psychology there's a certain temperamental predisposition towards negative feelings about ourselves. For instance, some people are born with a perfectionistic personality. If anything goes wrong, they blame themselves. Whatever they do, it's never good enough. And so they're constantly haranguying, you might say, by this SHOULD or HAVE TO do this. To be happy I have to do this to be faithful. Here's a good principle for everyday life. Whatever you feel you HAVE to do, don't do it. Whatever you feel you SHOULD DO, avoid it! And whenever you feel you MUST do, go in the opposite direction! If you feel that you shouldn't do that, you should do it!! Should, have to, are temperamental dispositions and they really have nothing to do with the love of God but they're rather self-centered or self-serving concerns that are rooted in our security needs that are always exaggerated. Remember it's really very simple to figure out what's wrong with us. So simple. So obvious! Look at any baby one day old." (18:43)

[@camillaedstrom7943]

Wonderful ! Thank you for this Father Keating, Profound Teachings with great humour.

[@BeOutstanding]

God is always present. You don't need to do anything for God to accept you. Say sorry. You are forgiven. Drop your ideas n beliefs It's okay to be vulnerable Let go. Love more. Love casts out fear. Do Now Includes Everyone. Be open Grateful to God

[@morphosis7655]

Yes. Thank you 🙏

[@4give5ess]

Compare what Mr. Keating talks about at the very beginning to the following: "The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. The opposite of love is fear, but what is all-encompassing can have no opposite." ~ A Course in Miracles They are saying the same thing. Why? Because the experience of the Divine is universal. The paths to its attainment are many. A Course in Miracles is but one. I followed its teaching, had the experience of peace that is beyond understanding, and now enjoy listening to those like Mr. Keating who are also teachers of God. I offer this quote to be heard by the right person at the right time.

[@bettysman]

Beautiful, Thomas. Thank you!

[@paparingo5163]

Absolute master! Sounds like Bodhisattva!

[@barbaras8838]

he sounds like himself I should think :-)

[@AurelienCarnoy]

I wanted to unite all religions, science and psychology in me. Now i discover he already did that. Thank you. now i just have to live it

[@swhite8381]

Woke is woke . Doesn’t matter what religion You are. I love that

[@cloveravery85]

Thank you, Father Keating. God Bless!

[@swissrootful]

just beautiful, now I would love to meet this man Thomas Keating; he is preaching on my favorite psalm 139!

[@QED_]

Or alternatively: God is always present to us . . . but we have a choice to be present or not to Him. God's Presence is a gift . . . but it's one we can accept or ignore.

[@sylviaforbes9071]

This is an introductory session with Fr. Thomas Keating on Centering Prayer. It is not a how to introduction but a discussion of being centered in God and allowing His Presence to become the transformation of our being. The talks arr about an hour long so I have included the link to the Contemplative Center. He teaches from the Gospe, not the Old Testsmemt. It's actually more reflective. It is for all people of faith and of no faith. He is the one I met at Sewanee and who changed my whole outlook of life.

[@TheSoteriologist]

Excellent !

[@TheGuiltsOfUs]

WE MUST ALL REALIZE THE KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS WITHIN

[@drewcharpentier8670]

8:33 and one word: endurance. my respect for what Amma C does just shot thru the roof. so much Love.

[@waynebeeberger3579]

time in eternity with grace so the people can exist

[@morphosis7655]

What ever you feel you have to do... don’t do it, whatever you feel you should do...avoid it and whatever you feel you must do...go in the opposite direction!

[@victor1963]

Thank you

[@BobBKooenabio]

Shame on anyone who does not listen with gratitude to this gifted, highly intelligent Priest. There's no one any better ❤ Veronica OCDS R. I.

[@DanSuolo]

We haven't totally lost him just ask for Fr. Thomas Keating guidance as you are practicing centering prayer.

[@mysticoversoul]

That is true. He lives in me as Christ within.

[@selmir369]

Acts 17 : 28 ....in him we live ... = closer to us than our jugular vein ...............

[@marilynwilliams9320]

Problem is that many of us have experienced abuse and neglect with our parents.

[@beholden2874]

I hear you. I’ve often and still yell at God for allowing trauma abuse from family in my childhood. I’m on a process of healing and forgiveness work through the 12 step ACA ( adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families) program. My Higher Power or “ God” today is unconditionally loving as Father Keating mentioned. But it’s okay to be very angry at God if you’ve been abused in childhood especially.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@marilynwilliams9320]

@@beholden2874 Thank you! Since I posted this I have moved into a process of forgiveness & work in ACOA! 😃🙌🏼❤️🙏🏼☀️

[@suzannegrandma1150]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

Nondual Master

[@stmartinshirt]

I love Thomas Keating and his works, even if he looks a bit like Heissenberg.

[@yaakovdaniels914]

I'm a Jew but find he has something to say about unity and the search for HaShem....

[@elisabethcrokaerts1980]

Wow.

[@FauxFoe]

🙏

[@colleenbeckman905]

❤️

[@skyefarnam7857]

What did the Catholic church think of Fr Keating?

[@patriciajennings7401]

Those who are not stuck in pre Vatican II heresy love him.

[@ThunderBroomPilot]

This is very very super. One thing. According to Christians, Muslims, and some in Judaism, when you die, you just go to the ground, and wait for the messiah, or the end of the world to be judged whether to go to heaven or not. Until then, you just stay in the ground. I remember a priest saying some decades ago that if you even say that you want to be cremated, then you are automatically excommunicated from the Roman Cahtolic Church. Things have changed so much recently.

[@conchiv.n.5851]

Me gusta mucho y me ayuda espiritualmente Fr. Thomas Keating pero no entiendo el inglés. ¿Está esta video en español?

[@prayerofconsent]

Hay muchos videos del P. Thomas con subtítulos en español en KZbin, que incluyen "Actitudes hacia Dios" y "Una vida entregada al amor". Los subtítulos para este se están trabajando ahora, así que vuelva a consultar más adelante este año. Puede que te interese el grupo español de Divulgación Contemplativa, que tiene el sitio web www.extensioncontemplativainternacional.org

[@conchiv.n.5851]

@@prayerofconsent muchas gracias. He escuchado varios y descubrí muchas facetas de la meditación que desconocía por completo. He leído varios libros suyos y es una gozada para el espíritu. Estoy suscrita a la web que me recomiendas y consulto los contenidos de vez en cuando. Y practico la meditación cristiana que es lo más importante. 🙏🙏

[@lynneivison5773]

wow

[@pamelastewart604]

sadly that this can not reach so many that really need God’s love because their home has no love - comparing God’s love to a grandparent or parent that are abusive and neglectful as so many are in so many homes of the hurting masses , does not give a positive connection to God. If you have never felt LOVED unconditionally the analogy is actually hurtful.

[@777cozmo]

Hi

[@devoradamaris]

🌐

[@billyoumans1784]

The rigid dogmatic Catholics and Evangelical believers will always react negatively to people like Thomas Keating. His thinking borders on the non-dual, and that is heresy to dogmatic Christians. Realization of G-d as the “ground of being” which is written of by Christian mystics of all ages is the aim of Centering Prayer. In Christian language it may be described as unity with G-d. “...not I but Christ lives in me...” in the terms of St. Paul. This should be acceptable to all but the most rigid Christian minds, but those are the ones who have always condemned and persecuted mystics.

[@Andrew-yw6kt]

Any other teachers you can recommend along the lines of what Keating teaches?

[@kateforshaw8177]

Richard Rohr.

[@jpwall]

God can ease pain an suffering. Please don't think that He can't. Strangely, there's a lot of positive outcomes from letting go. Might sound counter-intuitive, but suffering is like the Chinese finger trap.

[@HNCS2006]

1:02:00

[@neilstrauss3318]

Because we have always had too many tired eyes in our society, they inwardly note that a situation is wrong, but they refuse to stand up and be counted against that which is not right! They allow society to be thrown into a relativistic framework, where some people allow anything to be counted as at least true within the ground of their relativism. Neil, they have not opened up their tired eyes and realized that there is a human truth that guides our lives. Their eyes are closed to that which makes us people.

[@PopularSafo]

RIP

[@eliasg.2427]

37:31

[@donsemi6946]

Sorry, two 10 day retreats

[@terencewinters2154]

God is not something to be possessed.

[@777cozmo]

Plenty of wisdom in here. Giving creation to science via billions of year's is troublesome. In Genesis, 6 litteral days, Not billions.

[@pablodee9024]

Macro Evolution makes absolutely no metaphysical sense using the most basic principles of act and potency. If you’ve taken formal classes in scholastic philosophy and metaphysics, you know what I’m saying.

[@naturelover1284]

God in me has just made me a topic of inquiry and ridicule...people are nasty, especially comfortable rural older wives

[@chrismichael6310]

Big Bang ???????

[@kathleenwilliams9945]

Qw

[@777cozmo]

This being has time on earth. Sadly gives credo to billions of years. I don't have a problem with billions of years per say other than typically its used to give credit to macro evolution creating. Vs God Creating me. Its either evolution creating me. Or God Creating me. Can't have it both ways. Unless it took God billions of years to make me wich seems ridiculous.

[@graphguy]

Agreed. I do admire him, but he, as a human discredits the Bible. That is not his or any of ours place.