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7-day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
The natural progression of the contemplative is deeper into the heart of God where the Presence of God can be experienced in the freedom of silence and solitude. No distractions, no hurrying, no ‘to-do’ lists. We can engage in ‘the discipline of slow.’ Being present. Noticing what is. “Every time you listen with great attentiveness
Listening with the Heart – a Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina Retreat
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 10. PLEASE CONTACT BENNETH HUSTED TO REGISTER: bhusted@easystreet.net Listening with the Heart will be a unique opportunity to experience Lectio Divina (the ancient practice of holy reading) from eclectic sources followed by contemplative sharing on a background of grand silence and intensive Centering Prayer practice. Expansive views
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Centering Prayer Information Meeting
Centering Prayer Information Meeting
Join the St. Alban's Centering Prayer Group on Wednesday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (New York) to learn about this ancient form of spirituality.
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A Creation Spirituality Primer – Explore this Alternative Way of Living the Spiritual Life – via zoom
A Creation Spirituality Primer – Explore this Alternative Way of Living the Spiritual Life – via zoom
Creation Spirituality is a way of being spiritual with roots in Jewish, dialectical, blessing-based thinking in contrast to the Greek platonic, dualistic, original sin-based spirituality that has dominated western Christianity for centuries. The presentation will explore this alternative way of living the spiritual life. A period of Centering Prayer will begin the workshop
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Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
In this introductory workshop, you will learn the ancient method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet, reflective atmosphere. We will cover the history, psychology, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question and answer session are included. This program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Contemplative prayer is God's personal and unique gift to each of us. If we open to this gift, it will profoundly affect our lives and relationship to God, others, and the world. Centering Prayer is a form of contemplative prayer. It is a method of prayer that opens us to interior transformation and deeper intimacy
Workshop with Carmen Acevedo Butcher: The Cloud, The Presence and Centering Prayer – via Zoom, Oct 1, 12-2pm ET
Workshop with Carmen Acevedo Butcher: The Cloud, The Presence and Centering Prayer – via Zoom, Oct 1, 12-2pm ET
Hosted by Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Carmen Acevedo Butcher will help inspire us to reflect and understand more deeply the books, The Cloud of Unknowing and The Practice of Presence, and their relationship to Centering Prayer. The workshop will include reflections from Carmen, questions from participants and a period of Centering Prayer. The workshop will be
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The Welcoming Prayer Retreat led by Mary Dwyer
Mary Dwyer has been involved with Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer since the mid 1980’s. She lived with Mary Mrozowski, the founder of the Welcoming Prayer practice, and others in the Chrysalis House in Warwick, New York where the Welcoming Prayer was first taught. Mary is a former chairperson of the Contemplative Outreach Governing
The Welcoming Prayer Workshop with Mary Dwyer
The Welcoming Prayer Workshop with Mary Dwyer
The Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in the midst of the ordinary routines of our daily lives. To practice Welcoming allows us to make choices free of the domination of the false-self system. We begin to respond rather than automatically react to life on life’s terms. As the
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Forming a Centering Prayer Practice
Forming a Centering Prayer Practice
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop Sat, Oct 8th from 9:00am to 12:00pm US Central Daylight Time This class is offered by the Church of Conscious Harmony and includes four follow-up meetings via Zoom held four consecutive Tuesdays 7:00-8:15pm US Central Time beginning Oct 11th. The cost is $25 and includes a copy of the book,
Fall Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico – via Zoom
Fall Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico – via Zoom
"Dying to New Life: Journey Through Aging" I am telling you the truth a grain of wheat remains no more than a single grain unless it is dropped into the ground and dies. If it does die then it produces many grains. ~ John 12:24 Let us explore the practical implications of the wisdom contained
Fr. Carl Arico | Dying to New Life: Journey through Aging – via Zoom
Fr. Carl Arico | Dying to New Life: Journey through Aging – via Zoom
Free Saturday, Oct 8 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM Central Time | FREE ONLINE EVENT VIA ZOOM Offered by Contemplative Outreach of San Antonio, Texas, USA For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ~ Matthew 16:25 I am telling
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Praying With Jesus
The prayer that is commonly known as The Lord's Prayer is one that many memorized as young children. And even though we may recite it often, there is more to this prayer than our English translations have to offer. When approached from its Aramaic roots, the Prayer of Jesus reveals a vision and path of
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Harvesting Grace: An Eco-Spirituality Contemplative Retreat
“When (Jesus) asked his disciples to ‘look at the lilies of the field,’ I think he was asking them to read the book of nature as the book of God. … The lilies do not simply reflect God; rather God is being God in the lilies.” - Ilia Delio, Making All Things New This contemplative
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Waking Up with the Enneagram: A Guide for your Contemplative Journey
Waking Up with the Enneagram: A Guide for your Contemplative Journey
Contemplative Enrichment Day with Rev. Nhien Vuong, J.D., M.Div. The Enneagram is an extraordinary framework for transformational development. A multi-dimensional model of consciousness, the Enneagram equips each of us with a highly precise roadmap for embodying our divine potential. In this introductory Enneagram workshop, you’ll gain insights into how the Enneagram maps our personality-based obstacles
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Praying with Sacred Images – via Zoom
Praying with Sacred Images – via Zoom
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” - Matthew 5:8 Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join us Saturday, Oct. 16 for half-day retreat (via Zoom) focusing on "Praying with Sacred Images" led by Rev. Carole Crumley. Jesus tells his followers that there is a graced way of
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Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
This retreat offers practitioners and anyone new to Centering Prayer an opportunity to practice silence in a communal setting and expand our understanding of the conceptual background of the practice. The weekend is structured around six short DVD presentations from Contemplative Outreach (known as the Continuing Sessions) with discussions on the prayer and practice following
Weekend Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
This intensive weekend Centering Prayer retreat will be an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence with community, and in solitude. The retreat will be held on the peaceful and beautiful grounds of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Beech Grove, Indiana, USA.
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Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop – via Zoom
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop – via Zoom
“Reach out, reach out for me I’ll be there, with a love that will shelter you I’ll be there, with a love that will see you through.” These words from an old 4 Tops Motown song, articulate the promise God has given us through the ages, demonstrated throughout Jesus’ ministry and brought to each of
One-Day Centering Prayer In-person Retreat (“Song and Silence”)
One-Day Centering Prayer In-person Retreat (“Song and Silence”)
1-Day Centering Prayer In-person Retreat- "Song and Silence" Sat, Oct 22nd, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Central Daylight Time – offered by the Church of Conscious Harmony in the Sanctuary In this retreat we will cultivate interior silence through the combination of chanting, Centering Prayer, and reflective time in nature. The singing of simple chants
Centering Prayer Group Facilitator Enrichment
Centering Prayer Group Facilitator Enrichment
Save the date - more information to come. A spiritual enrichment offering for those who serve as Centering Payer group facilitators.
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Father Sheehan 6-Day October Centering Prayer Retreat at Holy Cross Abbey
Silence and Solitude S U R R E N D E R Centering Prayer Retreat with Father Bill Sheehan PLEASE NOTE: Retreat is now full. Waiting list only. Contact martha@marthajohnston.com. Posted 8/12/2022. October 24 - 30, 2022 Holy Cross Abbey www.virginiatrappists.org Berryville, Virginia, USA For details and registration form, go to the link below.
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Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
Welcoming Prayer Introductory Workshop
According to Fr. Thomas Keating, “Welcoming Prayer is the practice that actively lets go of thoughts and feelings that support the false-self system. It embraces painful emotions experienced in the body rather than avoiding them or trying to suppress them.” This workshop introduces participants to the actual method of the Welcoming Prayer and provides an
Key Contemplative Women Ancestors
Key Contemplative Women Ancestors
Join us in person at Canterbury’s beautiful settings: $50 (includes lunch) or attend remotely via zoom for $25 A room at Canterbury for Friday night before the conference is available for an additional $116 (includes breakfast) From Mary, the mother of Jesus, the desert mothers of the early church, Amma Sarah, Amma Syncletica and Amma
Guard of the Heart Workshop with Bob Mischke via Zoom
Guard of the Heart Workshop with Bob Mischke via Zoom
“One practice to bring the effects of contemplative prayer into daily life is traditionally known as “Guard of the Heart.” This consists of letting go of every emotional disturbance as it arises and before we start thinking about it. This method is more sophisticated than dismantling the emotional programs for happiness because it deals with
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9-Day Intensive II and Post-Intensive Retreat
This retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: Intensive II and Post Intensive. You choose the track that works best for you. For everyone, there will be 3 sets of two 30 minute periods of Centering Prayer daily. Intensive II will watch video talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey, focusing on “Divine Love: The Heart of
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