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SUMMARY:9-Day Intensive and Post-Intensive Retreat - Spaces still available
DESCRIPTION:We still have a few spaces available (10/28/2023).  \nThis retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I\, Intensive II and Post Intensive. For everyone\, there will be three sets of two 30 minute periods of Centering Prayer daily. Intensive I and Intensive II will watch video talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey. Intensive I focuses on “The Human Condition and the Spiritual Journey”. Intensive II focuses on “Divine Love: The Heart of the Christian Spiritual Journey”. The Post Intensive has no videos and an additional hour of Centering Prayer each day. You choose the track that works best for you. Any of the tracks may be repeated multiple times. If this is your first Intensive retreat of this length\, we suggest you choose Intensive I. \nLectio Divina and a contemplative Eucharist will be offered daily\, as well as optional soul-friending with the staff. Throughout the retreat\, we will be in grand silence. \nPrerequisite: A daily practice of Centering Prayer for six months or longer. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Susan Turpin\, Peter Morgan\, and Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI. Susan\, Peter\, and Fr. Bill have served within the Contemplative Outreach community for many years and have led numerous Centering Prayer retreats and workshops. \nThe fee includes all meals and lodging. Rooms are single with a sink in the room; bathrooms are shared.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/nine-day-intensive-and-post-intensive-retreat/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com
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SUMMARY:The Spiritual Journey via the Enneagram
DESCRIPTION:The Enneagram is an ancient holistic system that identifies nine personality types.\nIt helps us learn what our strengths are as well as where we go when under stress.\nThe Enneagram helps us understand and have compassion for ourselves and others.\nIt is a powerful tool for Transformation. \nThis retreat will:\n✓ Introduce the Nine personality types\n✓ Explore the Directions of Integration and Stress and the Levels of Development\n✓ Understand the role of presence –a contemplative approach to the Enneagram \nPRESENTER: Carol Schindler\nCarol Schindler has been practicing Centering Prayer for 30 years. In 2001 she become a\nContemplative Outreach presenter and she has been co-leading a Centering Prayer Group since 2000. Carol was part of the New Jersey Chapter team and led yearly retreats at the Maris Stella Retreat House in Long Beach Island NJ. Carol studied Enneagram at the Enneagram Institute where she completed the course work required to be an instructor in 2009. Since then\, she has taught many Enneagram programs with an emphasis on using the Enneagram for spiritual development. \nThis workshop will include Centering Prayer each day. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-spiritual-journey-via-the-enneagram/
LOCATION:Siena Retreat Center\, Racine WI\, 5637 Erie St\, Racine\, WI 53402\, Racine\, WI\, 53402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Koerner%2C CSA  akoerner45@gmail.com":MAILTO:Akoerner45@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Advent Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This weekend retreat will focus on how Centering Prayer can heighten one’s understanding and appreciation for the season of Advent. \nCentering Prayer is a form of Christian silent meditation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an every-increasing awareness of the God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life. \nScholarship assistance is available. Please contact Reservations for application\, Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org\, 931-598-5342.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/advent-centering-prayer-retreat-2/
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:Advent Silent Saturday
DESCRIPTION:As we enter the season of Advent\, join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal Centering Prayer\, a contemplative walk\, private journaling and reflection\, and ends with a period of Lectio Divina. All are welcome. A brief introduction of Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice. \nFor more info\, please contact Marilyn Nobori at 818-815-4480 or centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com\nRegister online at hsrcenter.com by December 1st\nA free will offering is gratefully appreciated.\nPlease arrive at 8:45am
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/advent-silent-saturday-3/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Nobori":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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SUMMARY:The Healing Power of Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Led by The Rev. Tim Grayson \n“You have made us for yourself\, O Lord\, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”\n– St. Augustine \nThomas Keating\, one of the founders of the modern Centering Prayer movement\, popularized the Centering Prayer process as “divine therapy” because it enables the healing of deep psychological wounds and promotes spiritual growth. According to Keating\, this therapy leads to the “purification and healing of the unconscious\, thus deepening the practitioner’s relationship with God.” Acknowledging and releasing troubling thoughts that bubble up from deep within helps deconstruct the false self that emerges in childhood from our efforts to find security amid damaging societal and familial influences. \nIn this retreat\, Tim Grayson\, a member of COMW’s coordinating team and an Episcopal priest\, will review the work of renowned spiritual guides such as Keating\, Basil Pennington\, Thomas Merton\, Cynthia Bourgeault\, and Jim Finley\, who have written extensively on the healing properties of Centering Prayer. The program will include three Centering Prayer sessions and ample time for discussion. \nLocation: The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle\n1725 Rhode Island Ave\, NW\, Washington\, DC\n(Please enter at the lower level through the door next to the garage\, and note that the church garage is closed on Saturdays\, but metered street parking is available\, as well as two parking garages close-by.)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-healing-power-of-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. Matthew\, 1725 Rhode Island Ave\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:The Healing Power of Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Rev. Tim Grayson \n“You have made us for yourself\, O Lord\, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”\n– St. Augustine \nThomas Keating\, one of the founders of the modern Centering Prayer movement\, popularized the Centering Prayer process as “divine therapy” because it enables the healing of deep psychological wounds and promotes spiritual growth. According to Keating\, this therapy leads to the “purification and healing of the unconscious\, thus deepening the practitioner’s relationship with God.” Acknowledging and releasing troubling thoughts that bubble up from deep within helps deconstruct the false self that emerges in childhood from our efforts to find security amid damaging societal and familial influences. \nIn this retreat\, Tim Grayson\, a member of COMW’s coordinating team and an Episcopal priest\, will review the work of renowned spiritual guides such as Keating\, Basil Pennington\, Thomas Merton\, Cynthia Bourgeault\, and James Finley\, who have written extensively on the healing properties of Centering Prayer. The program will include three Centering Prayer sessions and ample time for discussion. \nTim is a longtime board member of Listening Hearts Ministries\, which is dedicated to teaching the practice of spiritual discernment\, and is an authorized Listening Hearts trainer. He also has a burgeoning interest in Christian mysticism.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-healing-power-of-centering-prayer-2/
LOCATION:The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle\, 1725 Rhode Island Ave\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T133000
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SUMMARY:Lectio Divina and the Four Senses of Scripture
DESCRIPTION:This Praying Holy Scripture retreat offers Centering Prayer periods plus presentations based upon Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the deepening levels of faith: the Four Senses of Scripture – literal\, allegorical\, behavioral/moral\, and unitive senses. The presentations teach a contemplative way of listening to and reading Scripture known as the ancient monastic practice of Lectio Divina. During the retreat\, one will experience the interplay of the silence of Centering Prayer and Praying Holy Scripture combined with the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life including Holy Eucharist. This contemplative retreat welcomes those comfortable with silence and yearning to learn this ancient way of praying rather than studying Holy Scripture. \nCheck-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday. Vespers begins at 5:00. Dinner then follows. Orientation begins at 6:45 pm. The retreat concludes with noon meal on Friday. (Daily Holy Eucharist is available at 9:00 a.m.). The suggested donation for the retreat is $430. The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways. \nRetreat Leader: Leslee Anne Terpay: As a Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina\, Leslee shares Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the Christian Spiritual Journey to Love in workshop and retreat settings. She is part of the Service Teams that steward Fr. Thomas’s teaching for serving Intensive Retreats and Lectio Divina. She is a spiritual director in Lone Tree\, CO and a graduate of The Center for Action and Contemplation Living School. \nTo register\, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone (845-384-6660\, ext. 3002) or email (guesthouse@hcmnet.org).
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lectio-divina-and-the-four-senses-of-scripture-2/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslee Anne Terpay":MAILTO:co-leslee@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Practices for Contemplative Living: Advent Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of centering prayer practitioners to support each other on the contemplative path. Modeled after what was formerly known as the 9-month course\, the program will be based on Julie Saad’s book\, “Contemplative Life: Discovering Our Path to the Heart of God“. All are welcome. We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month from October 2023 through April 2024. Overnight accommodations are available. In December\, Fr. Carl Arico will offer an Advent Day of Prayer. \nExplore a different contemplative practice each month: \n• October 22 – Fundamentals of Centering Prayer and Holy Listening\n• November 18 – Guided Meditation (Stepping Stones)\n• December 16 – Advent Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico\n• January 20 – Logging\n• February 17 – Spiritual Reading\n• March 16 – Going Deeper in Daily Life\n• April 20 – Lectio Divina \nFurther information and registration are available at: https://centeringprayernj.com/events/\, or email Eileen McCaffrey Schuman at coordinator@centeringprayernj.com. \nLimited spaces are available to stay overnight at St. Walburga Monastery for a separate charge.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/practices-for-contemplative-living-advent-day-of-prayer-with-fr-carl-arico/
LOCATION:St. Walburga Monastery\, 851 N. Broad Street\, NJ\, 7649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of NJ":MAILTO:coordinator@centeringprayernj.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T203000
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SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Exploring the Why\, What & How of Centering Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Free Contemplative Prayer Workshop \nJoin to return to the sacred basic tenants of Centering Prayer. \n“Silence is God’s first language. All others are just poor translations.”\n— Thomas Keating \nWe’ll explore:\n• Opening to God and peace within\n• Silence as the universal language of God\n• How to practice Centering Prayer meditation\n• Mystical union with God and why it matters \nPresented by Keith Kristich\, founder of Closer Than Breath. Certified teacher of meditation & contemplative prayer. Commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer through Contemplative Outreach.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/back-to-basics-exploring-the-why-what-how-of-centering-prayer-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T203000
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SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Explore the Why\, What & How of Centering Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Free Contemplative Prayer Workshop \nJoin to return to the sacred basic tenants of Centering Prayer. \n“Silence is God’s first language. All others are just poor translations.”\n— Thomas Keating \nWe’ll explore\n• Opening to God and peace within\n• Silence as the universal language of God\n• How to practice Centering Prayer meditation\n• Mystical union with God and why it matters \nPresented by Keith Kristich\, founder of Closer Than Breath. Certified teacher of meditation & contemplative prayer. Commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer through Contemplative Outreach.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/back-to-basics-explore-the-why-what-how-of-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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