BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20110101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210523 DTSTAMP:20210331T174547Z CREATED:20210331T174547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T174547Z UID:113453-1337299200-1621727999@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Personal Days of Retreat & Renewal DESCRIPTION:You are invited to take a day or days of personal retreat to focus on your “self care.” How are you taking care of yourself spiritually\, physically and emotionally? At Bethany Retreat Center we are pleased to offer private retreats in a peaceful and beautiful setting where you can get away from the cares of everyday life and focus on your faith journey. You may come for a day\, overnight\, or a few days. Join the Sisters for prayer and daily Mass\, walk the grounds\, have opportunity for reconciliation and soul-friending. Enjoy home-cooked meals and a comfortable room in a nurturing environment.  We continue to take the COVID pandemic very seriously and are taking many safety precautions to keep you and our staff safe.  If you do not reside in a COVID “hot spot\,” and are not experiencing any symptoms\, or  have been around anyone that has been exposed to the virus\, you are welcome to come.  Call today! The cost is $88.00 per night. All meals are included. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/personal-days-of-retreat-renewal/ LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Grotto-a.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Retreat Center":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190714T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190722T170000 DTSTAMP:20200513T234834Z CREATED:20200513T234834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234834Z UID:102218-1563091200-1563814800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat DESCRIPTION:Please see the flyer below under "Additional Information." URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-15/ LOCATION:Portiuncula Center for Prayer\, IL\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Krema":MAILTO:alkrema@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190719T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190722T170000 DTSTAMP:20200513T234833Z CREATED:20200513T234833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234833Z UID:102217-1563523200-1563814800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 19 to Sunday\, July 21\, 2019 Centering Prayer Retreat \nDirected by Cathy Hightower\, Mark Dannenfelser and Maggie Winfrey  \nDelve into a deeply spiritual experience growing closer to God on a two-night Centering Prayer retreat. Transform and deepen your relationship with God through Centering Prayer. Renew your mind by absorbing the wisdom of mystical masters. Open and refresh your center with gentle yoga. Discover the healing benefits of mindful walking on beautiful natural trails.  Centering Prayer is a method that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplation by cultivating interior silence and purity of heart. Centering Prayer was distilled from the profound and ancient teachings of the Christian contemplative heritage first evident in the early Desert Fathers and Mothers. The method\, as taught by Trappist monk\, Fr. Thomas Keating\, O.C.S.O.\, uses silence and attention to encourage the development of alert receptivity of God’s presence and action within.  An atmosphere of silence will be maintained during the retreat.  \nPlease see the flyer below under "Additional Information." \nTo register\, go to \nhttps://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/473/donate.asp?formid=Enrichment&c=587664  URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-52/ LOCATION:Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House\, 6700 Riverside Dr. NW\, GA\, 30328\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Winfrey":MAILTO:coatlantageorgia@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190720T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190720T170000 DTSTAMP:20200513T234833Z CREATED:20200513T234832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234833Z UID:102214-1563609600-1563642000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent mediation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an ever-increasing awareness of God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life. \nIn this introductory workshop led by Tom Ward\, participants will learn the method and principles of this prayer practice and have the opportunity to experience this ancient method in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. \nThe Rev. Tom Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, teaching Centering Prayer\, and leading retreats. \n9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, Saturday\, July 20\, 2019 \n$60 fee includes lunch \nFor more information go to . URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-26/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190720T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190720T170000 DTSTAMP:20200513T234833Z CREATED:20200513T234833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234833Z UID:102216-1563609600-1563642000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Special Event DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of NJ Presents \nMerton and Me: A Living Trinity \nWritten and Presented by Douglas Hertler AKA Doug Lory \nJuly 20\, 2019 \nSt. Walburga Monastery\, 851 North Broad St.\, Elizabeth\, NJ \nRegistration and coffee: 9:00 A.M. – Program starts at 9:30 A.M.; ends at 3:00 P.M. \nThe program will include two periods of Centering Prayer\, followed by a performance\, Q&A\, short lunch break and reflection \nPlease bring a bag lunch \nFee: $30; Seniors: $20 \nFor further information about this event\, please see the flyer below under "additional information" or contact Therese Saulnier at 201-436-8256 or lectio844@hotmail.com \nTestimonials: \n“A powerful interplay between the true self (who I am)\, the false self (who I project myself to be or the only self I know myself to be) and the voice of Thomas Merton (a voice of wisdom) challenging me to be the self I am called to be – the transformed self.  Superbly acted\, mirroring the complexity of the human person\, celebrating the role of the wisdom person who we need to meet in our lives.  Doug challenges us to find that person.” \n – Fr. Carl Arico \n“Doug’s ability to weave Merton’s brilliance into his own life experience is professional\, moving and insightful”\n – Teresa Scott \n“Doug Lory has created a contemporary Seven Story Mountain in theatrical form”\n – Dr. Carol Joyce URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/special-event-7/ LOCATION:St. Walburga Monastery\, 851 N. Broad Street\, NJ\, 7649\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Therese Saulnier":MAILTO:lectio844@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190720T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190727T170000 DTSTAMP:20200513T234832Z CREATED:20200513T234832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234832Z UID:102213-1563609600-1564246800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat DESCRIPTION:Reclaim your spiritual identity:  Centering Prayer Intensive \nPresented by Fr. Jos. Tharakan and Dr. Catherine Crews \nFor more information\, please see the flyer below under "additional information." URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-intensive-retreat-6/ LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Joyce Longoria":MAILTO:retreats@houseofblessings.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR