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SUMMARY:Five-Day Intensive/Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In Contemplative Outreach (CO) Centering Prayer retreats\, practitioners are given an opportunity to deepen their practice and relationship with God by joining with others in community for the experience of immersion in contemplative prayer apart from ordinary life. Retreats are a way to take one’s relationship with God and one’s practice deeper. They offer time and space away from the busyness and demands of daily life\, and allow the mind\, body\, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. \nThis retreat will offer two tracks — Intensive and Post-Intensive. The retreat will be held at the Benedictine Hospitality Center in Ferdinand\, Indiana. \nThe Benedictine Hospitality Center is operated by the Sisters of St. Benedict\, one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States. Monastery Immaculate Conception was founded in 1867 by four young Benedictine sisters who came to Ferdinand to teach the children of area settlers. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/five-day-intensive-post-intensive-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Benedictine Hospitality Center\, 802 E. 10th St\, Ferdinand\, IN\, 47532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Indianapolis":MAILTO:mary.riner@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261101T140000
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SUMMARY:4-Day Contemplative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“In the stillness of Centering Prayer\, we learn to rest in God\, not as an idea\, but as a living presence that transforms us from within.”\n– Cynthia Bourgeault \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/4-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 Retreat Weekend - October Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Chapter for a four day Centering Prayer\, silent retreat. The retreat is being held at the scenic Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Motherhouse\, which is located in Mt. St. Joseph\, OH\, 45051. More information will be coming soon!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-silent-retreat-weekend-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Sisters of Charity Motherhouse\, 5900 Delhi Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:cogcnky@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Modern Mystical and Contemplative Wisdom: Spiritual Insights from Howard Thurman\, Evelyn Underhill\, and Ram Dass
DESCRIPTION:The twentieth century brought sweeping technological\, political\, and social change\, reshaping religion and spirituality in public and private life. It also witnessed a revival of mystical and contemplative spirituality led by remarkable teachers. This contemplative weekend invites deeper silence and centered living through the wisdom of three figures: Howard Thurman\, Martin Luther King Jr.’s mentor; Evelyn Underhill\, the British writer on mysticism; and Ram Dass\, an Interspiritual teacher bridging Eastern wisdom and Western psychology. \nThe weekend includes Centering Prayer\, contemplative practices\, teaching\, reflection and sharing. \nThe retreat may be attended in-person or online. Times listed are in Eastern (New York) time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/modern-mystical-and-contemplative-wisdom-spiritual-insights-from-howard-thurman-evelyn-underhill-and-ram-dass/
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:All Saints-All Souls Visio Divina & Centering Prayer ONLINE
DESCRIPTION: All Saints-All Souls Visio Divina  is the focus for this online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)\n @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE \nFirst 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\, Terra-Divina (Nature)\, Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua\, Liedeke\, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us. \nDates 2025 ( the zoom link is the same for all these dates): Jan 4\, Feb. 1 March 1\, April 5\, May 3\, June 7 July 5\, August 2\, September 6\, October4\, November 1\, December 6 \nWe hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15 Centering Prayer\n9:45 Break\n9:50 Centering Prayer\n10:20 Break\n10:30 Visio Divina and Reflections\n11:15 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/gratitude-in-centering-prayer-visio-divina-online/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Sr. Ruth Ann for our new Centering Prayer Series\, offered every other month. This ongoing retreat invites you to broaden and deepen your Centering Prayer practice in a warm and welcoming environment. Come once or come to them all—each session stands on its own while also supporting a growing contemplative rhythm. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the foundations of Centering Prayer\, a gentle yet profound method of silent prayer that opens the heart and mind to the presence of God. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register (scroll down for the desired event).
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-31/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:lisam@anawimministries.org
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SUMMARY:A Friar in the Kitchen: Practicing the Presence of God with Brother Lawrence
DESCRIPTION:These days there are a plethora of books on topics such as ordinary mysticism or finding God in everyday life\, and they all owe a huge debt of gratitude to the one who started the trend in the mid-17th century: Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection\, who was born into humble circumstances in Herimenil\, Lorraine\, in 1614. Assigned to cook and wash pots and pans in the kitchen of a monastery just outside Paris at the age of 28\, Brother Lawrence regularly stopped working for a moment throughout the day and\, despite the many hardships he suffered\, continually lifted his heart to God in thankfulness for his life and its many blessings. \nIn this three-hour retreat\, we will learn how Brother Lawrence drew ever closer to God and his fellow friars by worshiping and welcoming the Divine presence at every opportunity–at work\, and even during corporate prayer. The spiritual maxims and letters in his bestselling little book\, The Practice of the Presence of God\, provide a template for how we too might walk in his discalced footsteps almost five centuries later. \nMeet the Presenter\nThe Rev. Tim Grayson’s contemplative journey began in his early twenties when he took a course in Transcendental Meditation. An Episcopal priest\, he has had a lifelong interest in Christian mysticism and has practiced Centering Prayer for 14 years. As well as serving on the coordinating committee of COMW\, Tim is a board member of Listening Hearts Ministries and enjoys leading retreats for both organizations.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-friar-in-the-kitchen-practicing-the-presence-of-god-with-brother-lawrence/
LOCATION:The Cathedral of the Incarnation\, 4 East University Parkway\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
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SUMMARY:Opening to God's Being and Becoming
DESCRIPTION:2-part Online Centering Prayer Retreat Series \nGod — the source of true joy and lasting peace — is not outside or at a distance from us. God is the very source and ground of our being\, closer than breath. \nAs the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing writes\, “God is your being.” \nAcross two spacious online retreats\, we will explore Centering Prayer as a way of opening to both the Being and Becoming of God within us. First\, resting more deeply in Divine Presence\, and then allowing the Presence to take form in the way we live. \nThis is a 2-Part Retreat Series\, taking place Saturday October 24 & November 21st. You can register for just one of the retreats if you wish to via a link on the registration page. \nRetreat One: BEING: Exploring consenting to the Presence\, rooting into the Ground of Being within. \nRetreat two: BECOMING: Exploring consenting to God’s activity\, the unfolding of God’s life within us. \nJoin for one or both retreats.\nLed by Keith Kristich \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/opening-to-gods-being-and-becoming/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
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SUMMARY:The Deepening Stages of Consent: An Advent e-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Deepening Stages of Consent\nAn Advent e-retreat\nMonday November 30 – Thursday December 24\, 2026\nFree; suggested love offering $60 USD\nFacilitated by Pamela Begeman\, Justin Coutts and Matt Scrimgeour \n“The essential meaning of the Incarnation is that [unconditional love] is totally available. Centering Prayer is simply a humble method of trying to access that infinite goodness by letting go of ourselves. Consent to God’s presence and action symbolized by the sacred word is nothing else than self-surrender and trust.”\n– Thomas Keating\, Intimacy with God \nInspired by teachings of Thomas Keating buried within video footage filmed for the original series\, “The Gift of Life: Death & Dying\, Life & Living\,” this e-retreat explores the deepening consents experienced in an ongoing\, evolving practice of Centering Prayer and the contemplative life. Fr. Thomas explores four levels of consent within the greater consent in Centering Prayer: \n\nsolitude\ninterior silence\nself-forgetfulness\nand consent to our nothingness.\n\nBringing the teachings of Thomas Keating into dialogue with the author of The Cloud of Unknowing\, we will explore how contemplative practice deepens and changes over time – both “on the cushion” and in experiences of daily life. \nThis e-retreat invites you … \n… into an intentional\, devotional Advent experience\n… to nuance and evolve your Centering Prayer practice\n… to deepen your experience of living a contemplative life\n… to share in community \nYou can expect: \n\nTwo emails per week on Monday and Thursday.\nThe Monday email will include a short video with reflection and commentary\nThe Thursday email will be a prayerful liturgy that weaves themes of Advent and consent into prayers\, rituals and practice.\nThere will be two live weekly Zoom prayer groups to support your practice in community\, each including a time of Centering Prayer and then a slightly different practice format – one reflective and one with liturgical prayer and ritual. The groups will be recorded for those that cannot attend live.\n\nMonday\, noon – 1pm Eastern (New York) time (5pm GMT\, 11am CT\, 9am PT)\nThursday\, 6-7pm Eastern time (11pm GMT\, 5pm CT\, 3pm PT)\n\n\n\nFor those that are interested\, a follow-up Zoom group for practice\, conversation and sharing during the week of December 28 \nPlease register using the link below. All love offerings of any size are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-deepening-stages-of-consent-an-advent-e-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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