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SUMMARY:3-Day Contemplative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“In silence\, God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience.”\n— Thomas Merton \nSharing silent prayer in the context of a retreat offers a profound experience of soul-to-soul connection — with fellow practitioners and with all living beings. \nThis 4-day retreat is designed to nourish the soul’s deep longing for intimacy with God\, inviting participants into a transformative journey through contemplation and the sacred practice of silence. \nHeld entirely in silence\, the retreat includes: \nTwo daily input sessions to deepen understanding of the Centering Prayer method and reflect on the contemplative path;\nMultiple periods of Centering Prayer each day;\nOpportunities for soul sharing with the guide (if desired);\nPersonal time for reflection and journaling. \nIt is recommended that: Participants have attended either a weekend Centering Prayer retreat or a one-day introductory workshop and maintain some level of ongoing practice. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/3-day-contemplative-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Monastery\, Missiezusters Klooster\, 20\, Steyl\, Venlo\, 5935 BX\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Silent Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This silent/contemplative retreat is designed to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer. Come and enter the inner room where “interior silence strengthens and affirms the human experience” (T.K. OMOH). This weekend offers a supportive community which fosters a quiet space where God is known more intimately. There will be regularly scheduled prayer sits with contemplative walks as well as unscheduled time for personal reflection\, journaling and walking the Center’s beautiful grounds.\nPrerequisite: A regular practice of Centering Prayer or silent meditation \nFee: $400 private room; $300 commuter (includes all meals)\nRegister online at hsrcenter.com or contact Sr. Chris at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818) 815-4480 \n  \nPhoto by Nabno Nobniok\, Unsplash
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-silent-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Chris Machado SSS":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Saturday with Fr. William Sheehan - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Silent Saturday with Fr. William Sheehan\nExperience the Goodness of Our Life And Being through Our Consents to God\nSaturday February 21 8:30am-2:30pm Eastern Standard Time \nContemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Silent Saturday. A Silent Saturday provides a few hours that are set aside for Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina\, spiritual teaching and reflection. “Come rest awhile with the Lord” this Lent. \nFr. Bill will be discussing the ongoing process of our integration in relation to Four Consents. These consents serve as a framework for understanding the spiritual journey and correspond to the stages of our life. The four consents include accepting the goodness of our being\, accepting the goodness of our creative energy while developing our talents\, experiencing God as we face and consent to the diminishment of aging\, and ultimately\, saying yes to our transformation. \nFr. Bill is a priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He was present at the Lama retreat convened by Fr. Thomas Keating OCSO which founded Contemplative Outreach. He has led countless centering prayer workshops and retreats. \nExpect that the day will begin at 8:30am and last until 2:30pm. EST \nRegister by sending an email to Bob Gorman at rbrtgorman@protonmail.com and a zoom link will be sent to you a few days in advance. The event is free.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/virtual-silent-saturday-with-fr-william-sheehan-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom!\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Gorman":MAILTO:rbrtgorman@protonmail.com
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SUMMARY:Anam Cara: Thomas Merton\, and Pursuing Relationships That Enlighten Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:Though Thomas Merton craved the solitude of a hermitage and the silence in which “God shines there and is immediately found\,” his mysticism and writing life were deeply fed and influenced by special friendships that he developed both in person and through a prolific correspondence that connected him to writers and spiritual thinkers all over the world. Sophfronia Scott will discuss how we can find and nurture similar bonds today to the great benefit of our lives and work. \nThis event includes sessions of Centering Prayer. \nFor more information and to register\, please see the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/anam-cara-thomas-merton-and-pursuing-relationships-that-enlighten-our-lives/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Black Contemplative Prayer Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Pastor Tia Norman\, friend of Contemplative Outreach and Centering Prayer facilitator. \nOn February 21-22 (9am-4pm/CST)\, the Black Contemplative Prayer Virtual Summit hosts its second annual gathering bringing together black spiritual teachers and thought leaders to explore prayer\, activism\, and community. \nIn the contemplative community\, diversity is essential. This summit addresses a critical question that arises in contemplative communities and Centering Prayer groups: “Where are the facilitators and practitioners of color?” \nBy providing a platform for Black contemplative speakers and teachers\, this one-of-a-kind summit will center Black voices\, offering the wider contemplative community language and tools that may help in our efforts to include\, invite\, and diversify the conversation on spiritual growth\, transformation\, and practice. \nWhether you join live or watch the replays later\, this summit is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. \nRegister is open to ALL: https://www.blackcontemplativesummit.com/?via=cythomas\n$125 USD
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/black-contemplative-prayer-virtual-summit-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Awakenings Inc.":MAILTO:info@awakeningsmovement.com
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SUMMARY:12-Step Spirituality - weekly Zoom meeting
DESCRIPTION:12StepSpirituality.org hosts a weekly zoom meeting (11th Step) using the practices of Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer. The meeting starts with Welcoming Prayer\, a speaker sharing briefly on how Centering Prayer has impacted their life\, a 20-minute sit of Centering Prayer (with teaching Centering Prayer to newcomers as needed)\, small group breakouts\, and the practice of Grateful Heart. \nThis zoom meeting occurs on Saturdays from 9:30am to 10:45am Central Time (every week).\nThe zoom link is: https://tinyurl.com/2p9b4k9r\nMeeting ID: 891 6056 9630\nPasscode: 605838
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/12-step-spirituality-weekly-meeting/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="12-step Outreach":MAILTO:12StepCP@gmail.com
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