Events
Personal Days of Retreat & Renewal
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
Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat via ZOOM
Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI will be presenting on Fr. Thomas Keating's book, Consenting to God As God Is. Retreat is from Friday evening to Sunday midday (Pacific Time Zone) Scholarships
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop via Zoom
A weekly, evening meeting program to provide the basics for people seeking a path to contemplative prayer. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer to receive the gift
Spiritual Enrichment and Formation for Facilitators of Centering Prayer Groups
Offered via Zoom, this retreat provides a unique opportunity for current facilitators, as well as those considering becoming facilitators, to enrich and deepen their spirituality and explore the skills and
Facilitator Training/Enrichment – COMW
Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington (COMW), in partnership with the international organization, Contemplative Outreach Ltd. (COL), COMW is now offering a hybrid path for facilitator training/enrichment. It combines: COL’s
The Welcoming Prayer Practice via Zoom
The Welcoming Prayer is a method for living out the teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating. Its purpose is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in ordinary activities. Retreat
Exploring the Wisdom of the Gospels
Among the various titles given Jesus is “Wisdom Master.” An exploration of the Gospels Wisdom Parables will give us an understanding of what this title might imply. Using a Lectio
Training the Heart: What Benedict and Ignatius Offer in Support of Centering Prayer – via Zoom
St. Benedict (d. 547) and St. Ignatius (d. 1556) are often contrasted for their distinct schools of spirituality and very different perspectives on discipleship. The underpinnings of their prayer forms,
