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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120518
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SUMMARY:Personal Days of Retreat & Renewal
DESCRIPTION: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 Bethany Retreat Center we are pleased to offer private retreats in a peaceful and beautiful setting where you can get away from the cares of everyday life and focus on your faith journey. You may come for a day\, overnight\, or a few days. Join the Sisters for prayer and daily Mass\, walk the grounds\, have opportunity for reconciliation and soul-friending. Enjoy home-cooked meals and a comfortable room in a nurturing environment.  We continue to take the COVID pandemic very seriously and are taking many safety precautions to keep you and our staff safe.  If you do not reside in a COVID “hot spot\,” and are not experiencing any symptoms\, or  have been around anyone that has been exposed to the virus\, you are welcome to come.  Call today! The cost is $88.00 per night. All meals are included.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/personal-days-of-retreat-renewal/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Retreat Center":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTSTAMP:20200729T022121Z
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SUMMARY:9-Day Advanced Intensive and Post Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat will be offered online using Zoom. Everyone will participate in prayer\, videos\, and group sessions on Zoom. You may reside at the Mercy Center as an individual retreatant or in your own home or other lodging.\nPre-requisite: Prior attendance at an 8-10 day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat. \nThis retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: Advanced Intensive and Post Intensive. You choose the track that works best for you. Centering Prayer periods for both tracks will be 30 minutes. Advanced Intensive will watch 30-minute videos. Post Intensive has no videos and two additional periods of Centering Prayer. \nLectio Divina and a contemplative service will be offered daily\, as well as optional individual soul friending with the staff. Throughout the retreat\, we will be in silence. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Susan Turpin\, Leslee Terpay\, and Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI. Susan\, Leslee\, and Fr. Bill have served within the Contemplative Outreach community for many years and led many Centering Prayer retreats and workshops.\nRetreat begins Thursday\, September 24th with check-in starting at 5:00pm; orientation at 7:00pm; ends Friday\, October 2nd after lunch. \nFor more information\, contact Susan Turpin at 541-324-1207 or slturpin@me.com or Leslee Terpay at (720) 315-8120 or co-leslee@comcast.net. To register: 530-887-2019 or register online at www.mercycenter.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/9-day-advanced-intensive-and-post-intensive-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201010T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201012T170000
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UID:102003-1602316800-1602522000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Two-day in-town Centering Prayer Commuter Retreat	"Celebrating Life"\n	Led by Fr Carl Arico\n	The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin\, TX.  \nIt will take place on Sat from 8:30am to 4:00pm and will continue on Sun from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Retreatants sleep at home and return the next day. Each day will include multiple prayer periods\, Lectio Divina\, silence and solitude\, and faith sharing. \nCost is $75. Please bring your own lunch; scholarships may be available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-6/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201016T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201019T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234734Z
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UID:102002-1602835200-1603126800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Anyone with an established Centering Prayer practice is invited to participate in a Centering Prayer Weekend retreat. The retreat serves as a way to go deeper in your prayer practice plus spend time in silence and solitude while in community. Several periods of Centering Prayer each day allows time for rest and walking in the Benet Hill Monastery forest in the Black Forest of Colorado Springs\, CO. The retreat begins with arrival at 3pm Friday\, October 16 continuing with dinner at 5pm and orientation at 7pm. The methods of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina will be reviewed. The retreat concludes with a video teaching from Fr. Thomas Keating. Departure on Sunday\, October 18 is at 3pm. \nCost: $250 with a non-refundable deposit of $50 due with registration. \nBenet Hill Retreat Center in the Black Forest of Colorado Springs\n	Retreat Details: All bedrooms are private with shared bathrooms. Space is limited to 9 retreatants plus the team. Meals will be shared with the Sisters of Benet Hill. \nRetreat team: Leslee Anne Terpay and Sr. Therese O'Grady \nPlease see the flyer below under "additional information" for more details and registration information.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Benet Hill Monastery\, 3190 Benet Lane\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Therese O%E2%80%9A%C3%84%C3%B4Grady":MAILTO:Stherese@benethillmonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T163000
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UID:108262-1602923400-1602952200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Key Contemplative Ancestors: Eckhart\, Hadewijch\, Mechthild\, Porete
DESCRIPTION:Meister Eckhart\, the most quoted Christian mystic of our time\, actually lived 1260-1327. Surprisingly for medieval times\, he was dramatically influenced by women mystics of his time. Though a world-class philosopher and popular preacher\, Eckhart shared their passion that people not just believe right ideas about God\, but also have a deep\, real experience of God. Our workshop will engage the inspiring lives and teachings of Eckhart and these heroic women as well as providing time for contemplative prayer and rich dialogue. \nThis will be presented live as well as over Zoom! \nRickey Cotton\, Ed.D.\, is a spiritual director and presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina and on faculty for the Living Flame program of Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. As a leader of workshops and retreats\, he presents around the country on such topics as John of the Cross\, The Desert Mothers and Fathers\, Divine Therapy\, and Meister Eckhart. Now Professor Emeritus\, for over 30 years Rickey taught English and Religion at Southeastern University in central Florida.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/key-contemplative-ancestors-eckhart-hadewijch-mechthild-porete/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201023T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201031T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234733Z
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UID:102001-1603440000-1604163600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis 8 day intensive/post-intensive Centering Prayer retreat at the Trappist Abbey in Oregon begins at 5 pm Friday\, May 8 and ends May 15 after breakfast. The cost is $650. \nFor further information or registration contact Patricia Lacy at patricia.a.lacy@gmail.com or 541-207-8895. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey\, 9200 NE Abbey Road\, OR\, 97127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Lacy":MAILTO:patricia.a.lacy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T140000
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CREATED:20200513T234733Z
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UID:102000-1603461600-1603715400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Online Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Who is The Ultimate Reality? And Who are We?”\nPresenter: Bonnie Shimizu\n\nFriday\, October 23 – Sunday\, October 25\nOffered through Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, Encino\, CA \nThis weekend retreat will explore the heart of the Christian contemplative journey through the loving gift and legacy of Fr. Thomas Keating. Bonnie will explore the Love that is God as well as the foundation of our Oneness with all creation. There will be periods of Centering Prayer\, presentations\, and question/sharing time with Bonnie.  \nThis retreat is being offered online.  The Zoom link and schedule will be emailed to participants prior to the retreat. \nPrerequisite:  Regular practice of Centering Prayer or its equivalent. \nPlease register online here at Holy Spirit Retreat Center\nAny questions or for more information\, please contact Linda Snow\, CSJ\, at srlinda.snow@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Linda Snow CSJ":MAILTO:srlinda.snow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201024T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201024T170000
DTSTAMP:20200903T183249Z
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UID:108323-1603521000-1603558800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Full-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:St. Mary’s Sewanee invites you to spend time in prayerful silence and contemplation during this day-long Centering Prayer retreat led by the Rev. Tom Ward and Rebecca Paluzzi. \nThis event is modeled on the rhythm of the multi-day retreats that St. Mary’s Sewanee has offered for more than 20 years. In preparing this new retreat format\, we have learned that technology is capable of bringing us together in ways that we could not have anticipated. During this day\, you are encouraged to fast from listening to the news and using electronic devices so that you can make holy space to observe silence with the group and on your own. \nThe retreat will include: \nThree periods of Centering Prayer;\n–Morning and Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer;\n–Lectio Divina in a group setting; and\n–Generous breaks throughout the day for rest\, reflection\, and journaling. \nFor people new to Centering Prayer\, we encourage you to participate in the Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop to learn the basics of the practice. \nThis event takes place via Zoom; to participate\, you must have internet access and a computer or tablet with an internet connection.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-full-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best%2C Reservation & Retreat Coordinator":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201024T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201024T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234732Z
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UID:101999-1603526400-1603558800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Centering Prayer Retreat at The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin\, TX. \nRegistration begins at 8:30 pm and the program begins at 9 am. The morning includes two 30-minute prayer periods\, Lectio Divina\, several periods of silence and solitude\, and faith sharing. \n	There is a suggested love offering of $10. Please pre-register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-5/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T123000
DTSTAMP:20200928T173948Z
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UID:108806-1603530000-1603542600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Half Day Centering Prayer Retreat: “Lost in the Mystery: Radical Contemplative Living” Part 1
DESCRIPTION:SPONSORED BY CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON (COMW) \n“God is so intimately present to us that the constant awareness of God’s presence is always available to us\, if we are open to it. It embraces us\, everything in our lives\, and all reality at the same time. Being in the presence of God as much as we can all day long is the secret of continuous growth in contemplative prayer.”\n– Father Thomas Keating \nHow can we live in the mystery of God always? In other words\, how can we pray without ceasing? And what does that even mean? How is unceasing prayer related to our regular sitting practice of Centering Prayer? We will delve into these questions and more in this two-part series on radical contemplative living. \nLost in the Mystery: Radical Contemplative Living Part 1 \nIn Part 1\, “Lost in the Mystery\,” we will discuss deeper ways of practicing Centering Prayer\, the issue of transcending the method of Centering Prayer\, what pure prayer is\, and how sitting practice relates to unceasing prayer. \nThe morning will include three 30 minute periods of centering prayer and an interactive discussion. \nLed by COMW Leadership Team Member\nLJ Milone\nSubject to Change \n8:45am to 9:00am check in and get centered (Eastern time zone)\n9:00am 30-minute Centering Prayer\, 5-minute contemplative “walk”\, followed by 25-minutes Centering Prayer\n10-minute break\nLJ’s presentation and discussion—about 90 minutes\n11:30 30-minute Centering Prayer \nFor additional information and registration instructions\, click on the link below.\nContact COMW Chapter Coordinator with questions: martha@marthajohnston.com.\nSuggested $15 goodwill offering per half-day retreat.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/half-day-centering-prayer-retreat-lost-in-the-mystery-radical-contemplative-living-part-1/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Johnston":MAILTO:martha@marthajohnston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T210000
DTSTAMP:20201015T012143Z
CREATED:20201012T162057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T012143Z
UID:109020-1603828800-1603832400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:A Special Call to Centering Prayer  
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join in their special\, community Centering Prayer for the U.S. and the whole world on Tuesday\, October 27 at 8 p.m. EDT. Our format is simple — an opening prayer\, centering for a half-hour\, then the Lord’s Prayer. Below is the Zoom coordinate for this simple session. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81016967900 \nQuestions? Email Marjorie Centofanti mcentofanti@jhmi.edu.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-special-call-to-centering-prayer-%ef%bb%bf/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marjorie Centofanti":MAILTO:mcentofanti@jhmi.edu
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