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SUMMARY:Contemplative Living II: Daily Life as Prayer – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Your life is hidden with Christ in God.\n– Colossians 3:3 \nFurther enrich your contemplative life and embrace the practice of living each day as a form of prayer. In Contemplative Living I (CL I) the focus is on deepening your interior prayer life\, leading to the awareness of God’s presence in all that is. In Contemplative Living II (CL II) the focus shifts towards increased intentionality in how you are living your daily life. You likely have a better understanding of what blocks you in deepening your relationship with God\, others\, and even with yourself. You are now more capable of looking at your part in relationships and what gets in the way of being and becoming the person God created you to be. Building on the contemplative practices learned in CL I\, in CL II you will assess where you are in your life and how you can make choices aligning with your authentic self. \nThe design of Contemplative Living II: Daily Life as Prayer: \nGaining contemplative attitudes and dispositions through \n\nContemplative Listening – a practice of active listening in group spiritual direction\, raising your awareness of the movements of the Divine within you and others.\nContemplative Discernment – a method of going to God with your questions and desires\, allowing the answers to find you\nContemplative Awareness related to Addictions\, Attachments and Aversion – using contemplative discernment to surface habit patterns that have become compulsions that you no longer freely choose\nThe Forgiveness Prayer – a prayer that guides you to follow Jesus’s example to live with hearts open to love\nContemplative Service – a vocation\, a calling\, or a way of life that’s rooted in living a contemplative life\nCommitment to a Contemplative Rule of Life – looking at the rhythm of life you’ve created in this course\, what practices have worked for you and that you will continue to commit to in the ordinary activities of your life\nContemplative Living Communities – the support we receive from community enhances our spiritual journey and is helpful to continue in some way at the end of the course\n\nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-living-ii-daily-life-as-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:The certificate offering is a 2-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Applicants will begin Phase I in July 2025. \nCertificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction features:\n\nContemplative spiritual formation as the foundation\nA 24-month Focused Program with home-based assignments\nA Cohort Model in a hybrid format (online and residential components)\nFacilitated by seasoned practitioners\nA Supervised Practicum (One-on-One/Peer Group) facilitated by trained supervisors\nUse of the Enneagram in Spiritual Direction for Greater Self-awareness and Spiritual Growth\n\nRead more about the program here. It includes emphasis on Centering Prayer (including a five-day retreat)\, Lectio Divina and the teachings of Thomas Keating. \nApplications Due: May 1\, 2025 \nTo complete the application\, you will need to submit the following. \n\nOne current reference\, including name\, phone number\, and email address.\nA PDF or Word document of your responses to the short essay questions\, found below.\nA non-refundable application fee of $75.\n\nFor any questions\, please email lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/certificate-in-contemplative-spiritual-direction/
LOCATION:Columbia Theological Seminary\, 701 South Columbia Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30031\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Way of Love: An Interspiritual Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Each of the Abrahamic traditions—Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam—has at its core a commitment to step onto the Path of Love. When we delve deep into our diverse spiritual practices\, it shows us hints of our true identity and glimpses into Unity consciousness. \nThis retreat will explore the Way of Love woven through the mystical heart of these three great religions\, engaging practices and elements of vision from each tradition. We’ll open to an interspiritual dialogue between traditions grounded at the experience level. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-way-of-love-an-interspiritual-convergence/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina in an atmosphere of silence and solitude within community. \nThe cost of this retreat has been lowered by $100 per participant due to a grant from the Contemplative Outreach Divine Economy Fund. The fund is dedicated to making Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings in retreats accessible to Centering Prayer practitioners. \nGo to the link below and scroll down for link to flyer for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-25/
LOCATION:Knobs Haven Retreat Center\, 515 Nerinx Road\, Nerinx\, KY\, 40049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and the Process of Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer which deepens our relationship with God\, the Indwelling Presence\, closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself. The Process of Forgiveness is a practice that brings before God others whom we need to forgive and those from whom we need to ask forgiveness. The silence of Centering Prayer fosters an atmosphere in which such forgiveness is possible to experience. These practices come through Contemplative Outreach whose founder was Thomas Keating. \nGuests can participate in daily Centering Prayer sessions\, Holy Eucharist services and a Meditation in Motion class. Fresh nutritious meals and daily snacks are provided throughout the weekend. Opportunities to enjoy the labyrinth\, the meditation garden\, the Turkey Hollow Trail\, or a simple walk down St. Mary’s Lane\, all while experiencing the gifts of holy silence. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-the-process-of-forgiveness/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:5 Day Centering Prayer Hybrid Retreat: In-person and via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This Centering Prayer retreat\, led by Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI\, will encourage you to deepen your prayer practice in an atmosphere of silence and solitude within a supportive community of prayer. This deeper level of profound spiritual practice will be aided by several periods of Centering Prayer each day and conferences by Fr. Bill on various topics related to the contemplative journey. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/5-day-centering-prayer-hybrid-retreat-in-person-and-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Dominican Retreat and Conference Center\, 1945 Union Street (Route 7)\, Niskayuna\, NY\, 12309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Sue Zemgulis%2C OP":MAILTO:suezop@hotmail.com
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