Events for December 5, 2026
Removing Obstacles for Transformation…Moving Toward Union
"When we are not thinking, analyzing, or planning, and place ourselves in the presence of God we open ourselves to the content of the unconscious." - Thomas Keating What keeps
Advent Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
This retreat is designed for those with an established daily practice of Centering Prayer who wish to deepen the transforming love of God in the midst of silence and solitude.
Introduction to Lectio Divina (via Zoom)
Listen to the text of the Bible with the "ear of the heart." Lectio Divina, a Latin term for “divine reading,” is an ancient monastic practice of praying the scriptures. The monks would gather in prayer and hear the scripture proclaimed. They would take a word or phrase that spoke to them into the activity
I AM – the sacred doorway of the Aramaic Heart of Jesus (in-person and online)
The seven "I AM" statements in John's Gospel reveal Jesus' identity. Through Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz's heart-centered Aramaic lens, they also illuminate our own identity and path to deeper Divine Presence. This Christian contemplative day explores these sayings with a focus on Presence, belonging, and connection to God. We'll engage through guided reflection, chant, embodied awareness,
Advent a time to immerse in Welcoming and Centering Prayer ONLINE
Advent is the focus for this online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month) @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10 FREE First Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices, Visio-Divina (Visual-Art) practices,
Silence that Connects the World – Session 6 (via Zoom)
Session 6. Healing Presence in the World Theme: Integrating contemplative practice with compassionate action in daily life. “Contemplation is life itself, fully awake, fully active, and fully aware that it
