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Father Thomas Keating (1923–2018) was a Trappist monk and priest who was one of the principal architects of the Centering Prayer movement. He served as abbot of St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts, and later lived at St. Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado. He co-founded Contemplative Outreach, an organization that teaches Centering Prayer worldwide. His books include 'Open Mind, Open Heart' and 'Invitation to Love.' He was a pioneer in interfaith dialogue and contemplative Christianity.