Interview With Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI

Fr. Bill dives deep into the practice of Centering Prayer right from the first question. Jim McElroy, my guest on a previous episode, mentioned Fr. Bill Sheehan as a frequent retreat leader in the 12-Step Contemplative Outreach community, and he suggested inviting Bill to be a guest. Fr. Bill is a priest and a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (O.M.I.), and has a Masters Degree in Formative Spirituality from Duquesne University.

Reviews

This episode of “Contemplate This” is so full of practical wisdom and inspiring experience. Thank you so much. The other two that shine are the interviews with Fr. Richard Rohr and Cynthia Berjault. Through finding my own way in a strongly Christian upbringing Jesus became my true friend and protector. Many years of Buddhist study and yoga practice I have come to a more universal understanding of essential spiritual truths. Thirty plus years in 12 step programs gives me practical tools for living with spiritual integrity.
Your podcasts, especially this one, speak to the Unity that I’m ever more clearly experiencing in my life.
At 70 years old I am grateful for every day and the opportunity to shed the neurosis’s of my misunderstandings, allowing me to become lighter and closer to the bones and breath of being human.
Your work supports me in this and I am so grateful.
Blessings.

I felt unanticipated grace from listening to these two men. I’m in recovery but I didn’t know they would be discussing it along with contemplative prayer and the unity we have in God.

I’m not Catholic so I almost didn’t listen but thankfully trusted my instinct.

What a fabulous interview with Fr Bill. He saved my sanity during a Contemplative AA retreat. He taught me the Forgiveness prayer and changed my ninth step experience.

Great information. Thanks 🙏🏽

I’ve been listening to your interviews and they are all awesome! This is the first time I’ve been able to leave a review. Fr. Sheehan made me feel loved. In spite of all my defects of character. God bless you, Thomas. These podcasts are a blessing to me and all others!
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Excellent interview Tom! I appreciate the wisdom and very practical guidance I’ve received from Fr. Bill. Thank you for sharing.

This interview introduced me to the welcoming prayer. I am excited to learn more about it. Thank you.

Thank you Tom. Another outstanding interview.