Oneness, Session 1: The Secret Embrace - Thomas Keating's Poetry, with Cynthia Bourgeault

Cynthia Bourgeault presents “Oneness:  The Secret Embrace,” Thomas Keating’s final gift to the world, as expressed through the poetry of his later years.  This is the first of three Zoom calls held April 30 - May 2, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of South Africa and Contemplative Outreach International, with support from The Trust for the Meditation Process. Cynthia deftly and gracefully presents an evolved view of the being and theology of Fr. Thomas through a review of eight poems from the book, The Secret Embrace.
 
This video has a pause for Centering Prayer, where more than 2,000 people prayed in silence together from over 59 countries, the largest gathering of the worldwide community to date.

 

Opening music:  Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings," Leonard Slatkin conducting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, courtesy Warner Music Group.

[blargsmarg]

I'm very Muslim and very much enjoying this. Very happy I got to know Father Thomas Keating. God bless you Cynthia how I hope we meet one day.

[cm]

Moves me to tears to know that the pandemic’s restrictions moved 3000 plus people to connect. Living breathing witness of the power of God’s Spirit to build the contemplative journey in this difficult time. Thank you for this collaborative effort.

[catherinewscott]

Such rich wonder, oneness, we are in. Thank you Cynthia, and Fr. Thomas, so very much.

[eleanorbertuch]

A real treasure. So enjoyed this program. THANKYOU 😻❣️

[grahamthwaits]

A Beautiful Embrace of the Great Universal Wisdom

[bobbiechitwood]

I am afraid to go on
and I am afraid to stop.

[barbaras]

Please do not confuse or conflate Cynthia's presentations with the series by Thomas Keating with a similar title. It seems to me his is born out of vast experience and humility.