Centering Prayer is a form of contemplative prayer that emphasizes silent communication with God. It encourages practitioners to quiet their minds and focus on a sacred word or phrase, allowing them to enter a deeper state of awareness and connection with the divine. This practice, rooted in the Christian tradition, was popularized by Thomas Keating in the 1970s. It aims to foster a sense of inner peace and spiritual growth by letting go of distractions and thoughts, creating space for a more profound relationship with God and oneself.