Personal Days of Retreat & Renewal
Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, FrenchvilleYou 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
Internet - OnlineFr. 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 available. Please register using the link below and click on Featured Events to locate this offering. For more information contact Sr. Linda Snow CSJ at:
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop via Zoom
Internet - OnlineA 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
Internet - OnlineOffered 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 attributes conducive to effective facilitation and functioning of prayer groups. Further topics include principles of facilitating centering prayer groups; faith sharing and group dynamics; establishing
Facilitator Training/Enrichment – COMW
Internet - OnlineContemplative 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 new online training (February 26-27, 2021) - Organized and offered by COL and led by Bob Mischke and his COL colleagues. A COMW mentoring period,
The Welcoming Prayer Practice via Zoom
Internet - OnlineThe 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 Leaders will be Sue Miller and Sheila Roche. This is a Zoom online workshop, 8am-Noon Central Time. For registration and costs contact the Benedictine Sister
Exploring the Wisdom of the Gospels
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West HartfordAmong 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 Divina approach, we will unpack such parables as the Laborers in the Field, the Parable of the Talents, and others. You will end the day
Training the Heart: What Benedict and Ignatius Offer in Support of Centering Prayer – via Zoom
Internet - OnlineSt. 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, however, have more in common than meets the eye, and the threads binding the teachings of Benedict and Ignatius still offer encouragement and practical wisdom
