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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Eight-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Fr. Bill Sheehan\, on the topic of The Third Consent: Letting Go of Everything  \nThis retreat is for those who wish to strengthen and deepen their Contemplative Practice. Reflecting on Fr. Thomas Keating’s Third consent … consenting to the gift of our mortality. How can this vulnerable time in our lives become a time of thriving rather than a time of enduring. Fr. Sheehan will use Thomas Keating’s Invitation to Love\, Cynthia Bourgeault’s Wisdom Jesus\, and Vincent Pizzuto Contemplating Christ: The Gospels and the Interior Life as resources. Periods of Centering Prayer will be included in our time together. We will be in silence for meals\, breaks and prayer time with discussion following each of Fr. Sheehan’s presentations. \nPre-requisite: experience of a silent retreat/a desire to grow in your contemplative practice. \nFee: $700.00—all rooms private\nRegister online at hsrcenter.com by June 10th\nA non-refundable deposit of $50 is required when registering\nFor more information contact Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818) 815-4480.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-eight-day-retreat/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230718T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T160000
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SUMMARY:Presence\, Prayer and Writing from the Heart
DESCRIPTION:All of us have myriad stories to tell. Some involve our family history\, spiritual journey\, experiences in Nature\, or a life-changing situation. Stories can take many forms\, but the most compelling are the ones written from the heart\, those that move us and sometimes transform both the writer and reader. Writing from the heart demands attentiveness\, honesty\, courage\, and a commitment to engage with a creative process that pulls us into the unknown where we are often surprised at what surfaces. It’s a journey of discovery. And presence and prayer can help us along that journey. \nThis writing retreat is structured for those currently working on a project\, those who want to start one\, or those who simply desire to spend time in beautiful surroundings playing with words. In addition to Centering Prayer sessions—silence can be a portal to the Source of creativity and truth-telling—there will be ample opportunities to write\, walk\, think\, and just be. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/presence-prayer-and-writing-from-the-heart/
LOCATION:Trinity Retreat Center\, 79 Lower River Road\, West Cornwall\, CT\, 06796\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T140000
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SUMMARY:7-day Intensive/Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join Ann Koerner\, CSA and Sandy Janowski for either a seven-day Intensive or Post-Intensive Centering Prayer retreat at the Siena Retreat Center on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Racine\, Wisconsin.   This retreat gives you an opportunity to deepend the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support.  The Intensive Retreat track has up to six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily.  The prayer is supported with viewing a selection of the Spiritual Journey video series by Fr. Thomas Keating.  Soul friending with the retreat guides can be scheduled.  The Post-Intensive Retreat track has up to seven 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer daily and a practice of Lectio Divina. \nThe cost of the retreat including room\, meals and materials is $875 for private room with private bath.  Siena Retreat Center is located 83 miles north of Chicago.  There is elevator access to all floors.  Check-in starts at 2:00 PM (Central) on Sunday\, July 23rd with the retreat beginning at 3:30 PM (Central).  The retreat concludes after lunch on Saturday\, July 29th\, at 1 PM (Central)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/7-day-intensive-post-intensive-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Siena Retreat Center\, Racine WI\, 5637 Erie St\, Racine\, WI 53402\, Racine\, WI\, 53402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Chicago":MAILTO:registrar@centeringprayerchicago.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230806
DTSTAMP:20230703T170213Z
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SUMMARY:The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life: Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Carl McColman will present on our topic interspersed with periods of group Centering Prayer and a few breakout discussions for those interested. We will gather 7-8:30 pm Central Time on 8/4/23 and 9 am – 3 pm Central Time on 8/5/23. We will record the presentation sessions in case you have to miss one. \nContact us with any questions. \nEventbrite registration link for the retreat is below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-mystical-path-to-a-joyful-life-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="The School for Contemplative Living":MAILTO:livingschool12@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230806T113000
DTSTAMP:20230504T144517Z
CREATED:20230504T144405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T144517Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Whether your interest is deepening your relationship with God\, relief from the stress of daily life\, or learning about contemplative prayer\, why not take some time this summer to learn and practice Centering Prayer? There will be plenty of time to rest and enjoy the beautiful contemplative oasis of St. Clare’s Retreat House in the Santa Cruz mountains.  The intention for this weekend retreat is to refresh the spirit and deepen our commitment to a regular practice of Centering Prayer. Beginner and experienced Centering Prayer practitioners are welcome. \nCost: from $240 (commuter) to $365\, depending on room type. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/intro-to-centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-2/
LOCATION:St. Clare’s Retreat House in Soquel\, California\, 2381 Laurel Glen Rd\, Soquel\, CA\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Central California":MAILTO:centeringfriends@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20230627T184058Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Centering Prayer Day Away Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We meet the first Friday of the month at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center\, 477 Grogan Rd.\, Stoneville\, NC. The day begins at 9:45 am with 20 minutes Centering Prayer at 10 am led by a volunteer of our Centering Prayer group of 15 regulars. We then break and participants go in silence; they may walk the beautiful paths\, walk the labyrinth\, read in the library\, or sit in prayer in the the chapel or any of the beautiful places at St. Francis. We gather together for lunch at noon which is prepared by volunteers at St. Francis. After lunch we go back into silence and meet together again at 1:40 pm for Centering Prayer and at 2 pm we have a sharing conversation. The day concludes around 2:15 pm. Participants are free to stay the rest of the afternoon or leave for home. \nThe cost is $25 for the use of the facility and the meal. We plan to meet the first Friday of every month. \nIf anyone would like to join us\, please email Ron McKinney at rbmgboro@gmail.com. Please email at least three days before the event so staff can be notified how many will be eating lunch. More information about St. Francis Prayer Center can be found at www.stfrancissprings.com.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/monthly-centering-prayer-day-away-retreat-2/
LOCATION:St. Francis Springs Prayer Center\, 477 Grogan Rd\, Stoneville\, NC\, 27048\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T133000
DTSTAMP:20230613T161742Z
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SUMMARY:8-Day Centering Prayer Intensive/Post-intensive Retreat with Fr. Bill Sheehan- retreat is now full
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is full\, Thank you for your interest.\nThis retreat will offer both intensive and post-Intensive tracks simultaneously. The intensive track will include selected videos from Fr. Keating’s Spiritual Journey videos with discussion in addition to periods of Centering Prayer. The post-intensive track will not include the videos but will provide for additional periods of Centering Prayer\, although the video sessions will be open to everyone. All participants will observe grand silence except when participating in the video sessions. We are so pleased that Fr. Sheehan will be returning to guide this retreat for Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis. (The times listed below are the arrival and departure times. The retreat will begin with dinner in the evening of August 4 and end after lunch on August 11.) \nThe retreat will be held at the Marianist Retreat Center in Eureka Missouri\, just 25 minutes southwest of St Louis. The retreat center includes 120 beautiful acres of land along the Meramec River with trails through woods and meadows\, a labyrinth\, a sculpture garden\, wildlife and many spots for prayer and meditation. The center is also home to an extensive collection of the art of Br. Mel Meyer. All rooms have private baths\, and the cost of the retreat includes room and all meals. \nThe cost is $925 if registration and nonrefundable deposit is received by May 1\, and $975 after that date. Partial scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/8-day-centering-prayer-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-with-fr-bill-sheehan/
LOCATION:Marianist Retreat & Conference Center\, 4000 Highway 109\, Eureka\, MO\, 63025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach St. Louis":MAILTO:annettetwilson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T170000
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SUMMARY:Eight-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is an opportunity for practitioners of Centering Prayer to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. It is a week-long experience of integrating contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, and community. \nThe retreat offers two tracks. The intensive track is recommended for people who have completed the introductory workshop and who have a regular practice of Centering Prayer. The post-intensive track is for those people who have previously made an eight-day intensive retreat. The post-intensive offers increased silence and additional periods of Centering Prayer. Both the intensive and post-intensive Centering Prayer retreat provide daily experiences of silence\, solitude\, walking\, hiking\, yoga\, and spiritual companionship to foster an ever-deepening level of interior silence and awareness of the presence of God in everyday life. \nScholarship Assistance is available for those with financial need. Please contact Reservations for application\, Reservations@stmaryssewanee.org\, 931-598-5342.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/eight-day-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230805T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230805T170000
DTSTAMP:20230809T004421Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Silence
DESCRIPTION:You are Invited to “A Quiet Time Away” \nLooking for a “time away” from the noise\, the hustle\, the pressures and more that seem to pursue us? You are invited to a 4 hour event on Saturday morning\, September 23\, 2023\, 8:00 till noon\, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. The day will include time for\n– Registration and light refreshments;\n– Occasions for Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading of Scripture);\n– Quiet time to utilize an indoor labyrinth\, journal\, read\, walk indoors or outdoors\, pray\, etc.\n– Participate in an introductory seminar (for people without experience with Centering Prayer). \nAll participants are asked to register by sending an email to us at coneiowa@gmail.com . Please register with a simple note\, including your name and a phone number\, on or before Monday\, September 18. In this way we can know of your intent and can plan accordingly. \nMore information will be shared with those people who register for the event. We suggest a free will donation to cover the costs of the day.\n“In Quietness and Rest shall be your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15) \nPhoto above by Ries Bosch on Unsplash
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/nurturing-silence/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church (Iowa)\, 1301 Kimball Ave\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Northeast Iowa":MAILTO:CONEiowa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230816T120000
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SUMMARY:Wisdom School: Wisdom Rhythms & Conscious Relationships
DESCRIPTION:In any moment\, regardless of how significant or insignificant it may seem\, we can offer ourselves as instruments\, vessels\, means by which worlds beyond can enter into this world\, which has often been termed by several traditions ‘mixtus orbis.’ Wisdom teacher Cynthia Bourgeault often reminds us that this world’s dense conditions are not a mistake but a place where the rough material of our lives can be mixed with spiritual substances and nutrients from beyond and in so doing\, something essential is created. \nThere is much to glean from the wisdom lineages in every tradition\, including Christianity\, about waking up to a different reality and orienting our lives to something more than our every day\ncircumstances. In the case of the Christian wisdom lineage\, we can place our gaze towards the world beyond—kingdom of heaven\, the imaginal realm—which is always in our midst when we\nhave eyes to see and ears to hear. When we can attune ourselves to this dimension\, we can begin to draw from an endless wellspring and be of service to God in our day to day lives and\nrelationships. Drawing on the work of Cynthia Bourgeault\, G.I. Gurdjieff\, and others\, this Wisdom School will focus on listening for the wisdom rhythms that deepen presence in our\nthree centers – intellectual\, emotional\, body – in order that we can perceive and act in accordance with the higher laws of the kingdom of heaven in cosmic servanthood and in particular in conscious relationships. \nJoin us in person at the Mercy Center in Burlingame. There will be an invitation to a ‘wisdom way of knowing’ through a daily rhythm with periods of silence\, Centering Prayer\, teaching\,\nconscious conversation\, Gurdjieff Exercises and Movements\, chanting\, mindful work\, lectio divina\, and contemplative free time. \nRequired Reading (if you have not been to a wisdom school before): ‘Wisdom Way of Knowing’ by Cynthia Bourgeault \nRetreat Leaders:\nHeather Ruce\, M.A. will be offering different teachings\, Gurdjieff Movements and Seated Attention Exercises. She is a wisdom spiritual director with training in a neurophysiology based\napproach to understanding the nervous system. She loves working with individuals as well as facilitating groups and retreats focused on learning and practicing the Christian Wisdom\nTradition. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. will be supporting our wisdom school experience. She is a spiritual director\, and Centering Prayer coordinator at Mercy Center. Joy is dedicated to fostering\ncontemplative practices such as Centering Prayer and others within the Christian Wisdom tradition that help us become aware of God’s ever-present love. As a scientist she sees in the\nphysical world an expression of that love. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D. will be supporting our wisdom school experience. She is a spiritual director\, retired psychologist\, and adjunct staff member at Mercy Center\, primarily serving on the\nCentering Prayer team. She has a special interest in participating in the reclamation of the Christian Wisdom tradition and fostering the contemplative practices so urgently needed at this\ntime in our world. \nCONTACT \nTo register\, please see the link below.\nFor further assistance\, contact us at (650) 340-7474.\nFor more information visit: www.mercy-center.org \nThese are unprecedented times. If finances are an issue\, please email us at registration@mercywmw.org for a learning grant discount code. We want to make sure our offerings are available to everyone.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/wisdom-school-wisdom-rhythms-conscious-relationships/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Burlingame\, 2300 Adeline Drive\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230819
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SUMMARY:5-day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Gift of Life – Death & Dying\, Life & Living\, Thomas Keating with Carl J. Arico \nRooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition\, the goal of this form of Christian prayer is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. \nThis five-day retreat will be an in-depth retreat for those experienced in Centering Prayer.  The retreat will facilitate entrance into a more profound level of spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence\, solitude\, and community with an opportunity to spend extended time in deep silence in community to encourage a more intimate union with God.  An existing Centering Prayer practice is a prerequisite for attending this retreat.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/5-day-centering-prayer-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230819T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230819T120000
DTSTAMP:20230607T200036Z
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SUMMARY:JOY WITHIN: Meister Eckhart’s Way of Releasement (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:“Do not be afraid…joy is within you”\n– Meister Eckhart \nRelease yourself. Relax and effortlessly allow yourself to be one with God\, says Meister Eckhart. And you will know joy unbound. Come learn how to release yourself into God. In these retreats\, we will reflect on Meister Eckhart’s teaching on “Gelassenheit” or releasement (meaning detachment and letting go/letting be) as the key to becoming a mystic\, as the key to being happy. \nEckhart lived a gentle\, detached\, and active life; his life was guided by letting go and letting be. We will learn about his life in the context of his anxious\, violent times – times very much like our own. Releasing the self and its attachments\, releasing into the God beyond God\, freeing our consciousness\, and shaking loose from all the shackles of rigidity and loneliness – whether in our minds or in society and religion – will form the core of our reflections. We will even avert to Eckhart’s thoughts on changing the church. \nEach retreat will include three periods of Centering Prayer\, a lecture\, and a discussion. Presented by L.J. Milone. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/joy-within-meister-eckharts-way-of-releasement-part-ii/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. Matthew\, 1725 Rhode Island Ave\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T110000
DTSTAMP:20230511T000303Z
CREATED:20221018T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T000303Z
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Forgiveness – A Centering Prayer Retreat with Mary Dwyer
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST\, CONTACT BENNETH\,  BHUSTED@EASYSTREET.NET  \nNew information: partial scholarships available ~ contract Patricia\, patricia.a.lacy@gmail.com  \nIn this six-day retreat\, Mary Dwyer will explore the dance between Welcoming Prayer and the Forgiveness Prayer practices.\nThere will be extended periods of Centering Prayer\, silence & solitude. \nWelcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. Its purpose is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.” \nThe Forgiveness Prayer is a way to open to God’s healing presence and action when you are hurt\, wounded or offended. The Forgiveness Prayer is a prayer which God uses to teach us to forgive. \nPrerequisite: Established Centering Prayer practice
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-forgiveness-centering-prayer-retreat-with-mary-dwyer/
LOCATION:Mt. Angel\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Portland":MAILTO:bhusted@easystreet.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230909T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T120000
DTSTAMP:20230809T004647Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Silent Saturday
DESCRIPTION:As autumn approaches\, join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. This 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 to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice.\nFor more info\, please email Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com\nPlease register online at www.hsrcenter.com by September 1st.\nA free will offering is gratefully appreciated.\nPlease arrive at 8:45am
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/autumn-silent-saturday-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTSTAMP:20221213T200432Z
CREATED:20221213T200432Z
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UID:130056-1694527200-1695128400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer 8-day Post Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The eight-Day Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat offered from Tuesday\, September 12 to Tuesday\, September 19\, 2023\, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. This retreat follows the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for the Post-Intensive Retreat including seven 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily. Most days are spent in grand silence\, when all are asked not to speak or make eye contact. Retreat leaders are available for soul-friending. During the retreat\, one will experience integrating contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, community and the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life including daily Holy Eucharist. An established practice of Centering Prayer of at least a year or more and past attendance at a Contemplative Outreach Intensive Retreat is highly recommended. \nCheck-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Vespers begins at 5:00. Dinner then follows. The retreat concludes with lunch on Tuesday. (Daily Holy Eucharist is available at 9:00 a.m.). Cost for the retreat is $1\,200. The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways. Financial assistance is availabe for those who need it. \nRetreat Leaders: Leslee Anne Terpay is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter for Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina. She is part of the service team who defines Lectio Divina workshop teachings and retreat experiences. Leslee is a spiritual director in Lone Tree\, Colorado and a graduate of The Centering for Action and Contemplation Living School. \nBr. Bernard Delcourt\, is the Director of Associates at Holy Cross Monastery. This service calls on his pastoral\, managerial\, administrative\, financial and leadership skills. Bernard is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter. Bernard has been a monk since 2004. Before becoming a monk\, he was an investment banker and then a life and business skills coach. He is a spiritual director and regularly visits General Theological Seminary in New York to offer spiritual direction to students and staff. \nReservations may be made by e-mail or phone.\nWe accept payments via all major credit cards\, PayPal\, or personal check. We offer hospitality assistance if you’d like to visit but find the cost too burdensome. To register\, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone (845-384-6660\, ext. 3002) or email (guesthouse@hcmnet.org). If you have questions on the content of the retreat please contact Leslee at co-leslee@comcast.net
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-8-day-post-intensive/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230923T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T120000
DTSTAMP:20230912T193220Z
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UID:137668-1695461400-1695470400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:“Invitation from God” Reawakening to the Contemplative Dimension of Life
DESCRIPTION:In “Invitation from God” Thomas Keating is interviewed by Marie Louise Lefèvre\, a Danish journalist\, about contemplation and the spiritual journey and its implications for personal and global freedom. Thomas Keating explains how we are all connected to one another\, as also suggested by modern science. Through Centering Prayer an inner peace is gradually developed\, which gradually influences our lives and the way we function and relate to other people. \nIn this half-day retreat\, we will view the video and discuss it in depth with two Centering Prayer sessions.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/invitation-from-god-reawakening-to-the-contemplative-dimension-of-life/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of the Redeemer\, 5603 N. Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T123000
DTSTAMP:20230809T004925Z
CREATED:20230809T004925Z
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UID:136953-1696669200-1696681800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative prayer is God’s personal and unique gift to each of us. If we open to this gift\, it will profoundly affect our lives and relationship to God\, others\, and the world. Centering Prayer is a form of contemplative prayer. It is a method of prayer that opens us to interior transformation and deeper intimacy with God and others. The workshop includes four presentations and the practice of Centering Prayer.\nCost: $40\nFor more info\, please email Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com\nRegister online at www.hsrcenter.com by September 25th with a non-refundable deposit of $10.00\nArrive at 8:45am
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-15/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Nobori":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T133000
DTSTAMP:20230925T181254Z
CREATED:20230925T181254Z
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SUMMARY:The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A Zoom Event with James Finley\, Ph.D. \nStudent of Thomas Merton\, contemplative practitioner and Clinical Psychologist \nDates: October 7\, 2023\, 10:00am – 1:30pm PST \nLocation: Zoom and option to gather in Victoria\, BC \nJoin us as Jim Finley guides us through an exploration of his latest book The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation. Hosted by Heather Ruce and Carol Hekman\, our time together will include a talk from Jim on the book’s themes\, question and response\, and contemplative practice. \nThe Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation: The book explores the spirituality of healing\, the fruit of the author’s lifetime in conducting spiritual direction and psychotherapy\, drawing on his lessons from Thomas Merton and study of the mystical path. It is primarily written as a memoir of his recovery from the traumatic wounds of his early life (abusive father\, abuse by his confessor in the monastery\, a dysfunctional marriage\, and his road to healing and wholeness). But it is not just about his story–it is an invitation to the reader to reflect and resonate with the lessons that apply to their own stories. \nRegistration: Pay from the Heart – $10 – $50 (Please be generous!) \nIn-Person Option: For those living in Greater Victoria\, BC\, Canada\, registrants have the option to gather in-person with others at the University of Victoria Multifaith Centre (doors open 9:30am)\, where we will view the Zoom stream and be in contemplative community. \nThe event will be recorded and made available for a limited time after the event to all who have registered. \nSchedule for the Day (in PST):\n10:00 Session 1\n11:30 Break\n11:50 Session 2\n1:30 Close \nJames Finley\, Ph.D\, is a contemplative practitioner\, student of Thomas Merton and clinical psychologist. Drawing from his experience as a former monk and spiritual directee of Thomas Merton\, Jim offers trustworthy guidance for the spiritual journey – teaching how connecting to our Divine indwelling can transcend fear and shame and awaken to our True Self. He is the author of Merton’s Palace of Nowhere and The Contemplative Heart\, and most recently\, The Healing Path: A Memoir and Invitation. He is the host of the Centre of Action and Contemplation (CAC) celebrated podcast Turning to the Mystics.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-healing-path-a-memoir-and-an-invitation-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20230503T193708Z
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SUMMARY:Manifesting God\, A Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This is a four-day silent retreat\, presented by the CO Chapter of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. The retreat starts at 10:00am Eastern Time\, October 12\, 2023 and ends at 12:30pm Eastern Time October 15. Dual tracks for the intensive and post-intensive retreats will be offered. \n\nRegister online at co-gcnky.org via the Donate link.  Please include information requested on the form below in the comment section of the Donation Page.\n\nRegistration by Mail with check payable to Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (COGCNKY).  Mail to COGCNKY c/o JOHN ORR\, 5589 Day Drive\, Milford\, OH 45150.  Please print all information and indicate Commuter/Resident\n\nName\nAddress\nEmail\nPhone\nCheck one: Track 1 __ Track 2 __\nPlease include a note describing dietary restrictions/mobility limitations with your registration.\n\n\n\nEmail Bill Tonnis\, billtonnis2012@gmail.com with questions.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/manifesting-god-a-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Sisters of Charity Motherhouse\, 5900 Delhi Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Orr":MAILTO:orrjp@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231015T120000
DTSTAMP:20230807T232740Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and the Enneagram: Finding A New Way Home
DESCRIPTION:Many of us have grown up in faith groups that have spiritually wounded us with a transactional theology that has made us feel more distant from God and unworthy of receiving God’s love. As we step onto a new path\, even as we intellectually embrace a new understanding of God\, we still carry the spiritual scars and they can become impediments to our spiritual growth. Learning how to unwind the old story and reweave a new one requires more than adopting a new theology. The old theology remains part of our psychological and spiritual make up and it takes patience\, practice\, and loving compassion to begin to see through it to our original wholeness\, lovingly planted deep within our being. \nOne of the most common impediments to living in God’s love is our concept of sin. The word “sin’ has often been used in a way that has been shaming and belittling. In this retreat\, we will visit the works of an early desert father\, Evagrius of Ponticus\, who can help us deconstruct the word “sin” and come to understand it as a passion that ensnares the heart. Once identified\, it can become a roadmap for leading us home. One way to portray this roadmap is a nine-pointed symbol called the enneagram. (In the retreat we will not do enneagram typing but only refer to the symbol itself). Our aim is to come to see ourselves more clearly so that we can begin to let go of the religious and other baggage we carry and allow grace to manifest more fully in our lives. This helps deepen our consent to God’s loving presence and action in our Centering Prayer\, and in our lives. \nJoin us for this healing retreat. Grounded in periods of Centering Prayer\, silence\, teachings\, time in the natural beauty of the Mercy grounds\, liturgy\, and optional gentle yoga\, this retreat will make room for God’s transforming Spirit to reveal the love and mercy that are our true heritage. \nRev. Amber Sturgess is an Episcopal Priest\, spiritual director\, and a seeker on the contemplative path. She enjoys teaching contemplative practices that deepen our spiritual awareness. Amber currently serves as Rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Carmel. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, retired psychologist\, and adjunct staff member at Mercy Center\, primarily serving on the Centering Prayer team. She has a special interest in participating in the reclamation of the Christian Wisdom tradition and fostering the contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director. Joy is dedicated to fostering contemplative practices such as Centering Prayer and others within the Christian Wisdom tradition that help us become aware of God’s ever-present love. As a scientist she sees in the physical world an expression of that love. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-the-enneagram-finding-a-new-way-home/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Burlingame\, 2300 Adeline Drive\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20230813T143918Z
CREATED:20230628T192112Z
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SUMMARY:Father Sheehan 6-Day Centering Prayer Retreat at Holy Cross Abbey Berryville VA - Still Space!
DESCRIPTION:FINDING THE PLACE OF THE HEART \n“What makes us human is not our mind but our heart; not our ability to think but our ability to love.”\n– Henri Nouwen \n* * * * * * * *\nCentering Prayer 6-Day Silent Retreat with Father Bill Sheehan\nMonday\, October 16 – Sunday October 22\, 2023 \nHoly Cross Abbey in Berryville VA\nwww.virginiatrappists.org \n• 5 Full Days & 2 Half Days of Silence and Solitude in a peaceful rural setting\n• 3 plus hours per day of Group Centering Prayer\n• Daily morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 5:30am\n• Sunday morning Centering Prayer sit begins at 6:30am\n• Comfortable single room with private bathroom/shower\n• Opportunity to attend any or all of the daily Liturgy of the Hour prayers with the Trappist monks\n• Eucharist celebrated with the Monks in the Abbey Monastery Chapel weekdays and Saturday\nmorning immediately following 7:00am Lauds\n• Sunday morning Eucharist celebrated with Father Sheehan in the Retreat House Chapel\n• Daily group conference Tuesday – Saturday offered by Father Sheehan\n• Opportunity for two private individual conferences with Father Sheehan \nClick on the event website link below for a full description of the retreat and for the registration form.  https://conta.cc/41jcdm1 \nContact martha@marthajohnston.com with questions.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/father-sheehan-6-day-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Abbey\, 901 Cool Spring Ln\, VA\, 22611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Johnston":MAILTO:martha@marthajohnston.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20230824T213546Z
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UID:136028-1697587200-1698019199@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Five-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The retreat is an opportunity to deepen your practice of Centering Prayer in community\, silence\, and in solitude with the theme of the Divine Symphony. \nWhen we listen to a beautiful symphony we are often swept up in its embrace. God desires to bring us into his divine symphony of love and beckons us to live all our life—our work\, our prayer\, our family life\, and our engagement with nature—in harmony with this Love. \nThis retreat explores God’s divine symphony of love through encountering silence\, contemplative prayer\, walking in nature\, and viewing themed Spiritual Journey videos of Thomas Keating. Each of us is a part of the divine symphony where God is engaging us in mystical union and encouraging us to live into our own specific destiny of love.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/five-day-centering-prayer-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Benedict Inn – Beech Grove\, IN\, 1402 Southern Avenue\, Beech Grove\, IN\, 46107-1160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Indianapolis":MAILTO:mary.riner@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T130000
DTSTAMP:20230921T205106Z
CREATED:20230809T004132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T205106Z
UID:136964-1697821200-1697979600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Silent Weekend Retreat
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. Keating\, Open Mind\, Open Heart). 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 in between as well as unscheduled time for personal reflection\, journaling and walking the Center’s beautiful grounds. \nPre-requisite:    A regular practice of Centering Prayer or silent meditation. \nFee: $300-all rooms private. $50 non-refundable deposit required.\nFee for Commuters:  $200\nRegister online at www.hrscenter.com by October 4th with a non-refundable deposit of $50.\nFor more info\, please contact Marilyn Nobori at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or call 818-815-4480
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T140000
DTSTAMP:20230925T181845Z
CREATED:20230925T181754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T181845Z
UID:137906-1697965200-1697983200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Practices for Contemplative Living: Centering Prayer and Holy Listening
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 Saturdays of October 2023 through April 2024. Overnight accommodations are available. The October session will introduce the program\, review the fundamentals of Centering Prayer\, and discuss the parameters of holy listening. \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.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/practices-for-contemplative-living-centering-prayer-and-holy-listening/
LOCATION:St. Walburga Monastery\, 851 N. Broad Street\, NJ\, 7649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of NJ":MAILTO:coordinator@centeringprayernj.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T130000
DTSTAMP:20230228T224411Z
CREATED:20230228T224411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T224411Z
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SUMMARY:Six-Day Centering Prayer Retreat: Intensive & Post-Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The retreat will provide an opportunity to deepen one’s practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. All participants observe silence from the opening to the closing of the retreat. The Intensive and Post Intensive tracks share the same schedule of several hours of group Centering Prayer daily\, with one exception. The Intensive track includes a daily video with discussion of some of Thomas Keating’s teachings. If you are relatively new to Centering Prayer\, have not previously attended a Centering Prayer retreat\, or would like a refresher of some of the teachings\, choose the Intensive track. \nThe Setting\nThe retreat will be held at the Claggett Retreat Center in Adamston\, Maryland. The Center is nestled in the rolling hills of Frederick County on 268 wooded acres with a working farm and fantastic views\, yet only an hour’s drive from three international airports. Lodging will be in the Christiane Inn; a range of dietary needs can be accommodated. (For details and directions\, visit: https://www.claggettcenter.org/) \nRetreat Leaders\nRon Barnett\, a psychologist by education\, has practiced Centering Prayer since 1997 and is a commissioned presenter of the practice. He has served Contemplative Outreach (CO) as a chapter coordinator\, retreat leader\, board member and trustee\, and currently facilitates the Board’s Gift Committee which oversees Thomas Keating’s intellectual property\, a gift to Contemplative Outreach. He is now retired from medical research and teaches at The Miksang Institute for Contemplative Photography. \nSusan Rush has been serving in the field of health care throughout her adult life. She has been involved with Contemplative Outreach for about three decades. Susan was the founding coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of New Mexico\, and served on the governing board of Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd for ten years. Currently she serves as a spiritual director and retreat facilitator. Susan is a presenter for the Living Flame program and serves on the Retreat Service team. The opportunity to serve in CO communities has been a great gift in her life.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/six-day-centering-prayer-retreat-intensive-post-intensive-2/
LOCATION:Claggett Conference Center\, 3035 Buckeystown Pike\, Buckeystown\, MD\, 21717\, 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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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 6-10\, 2023\nSubiaco Abbey/Coury House Retreat Center\,\nSubiaco\, Arkansas (2hrs. west of Little Rock\, AR) \nHaving an established meditation practice is recommended. \nContact Susan to register: 479.934.1290 \nSingle Room- $450.00; Double Room- $370.00 \n$50.00 NON-refundable deposit holds your place \nThe retreat will be mostly in SILENCE with three periods of Centering Prayer/Meditation per day. \nThere will be some teaching each day using materials from Thomas Keating\, Cynthia Bourgeault\, Richard Rohr\, and Michael Singer. \nRetreat Facilitator: Nicholas Cole who has led retreats in Colorado\, New Mexico\, Arkansas\, and Maryland since 1993. \nContact Nick with any questions (970-275-1170); ngcole42@gmail.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-11/
LOCATION:Subiaco Abbey\, 405 N. Subiaco Avenue\, Subiaco\, AR\, 72865\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicholas Cole":MAILTO:ngcole42@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T130000
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SUMMARY:Entering the Circle: A Contemplative Enneagram Soul Journey
DESCRIPTION:Overnight Retreat – Enneagram Formation with Rev. Nhien Vuong\, J.D.\, M.Div. \nDiscover how the Enneagram can support a contemplative\, compassion-based life. This introductory weekend intensive will reveal how the Enneagram can be used not merely as a personality typology but as an ancient mandala of wholeness\, guiding you home to your True Self. LEARN the defining characteristics of all 9 Enneagram Types and how each type relates to Presence. \nINTEGRATE the Enneagram wisdom teaching into your personal journey of contemplation. \nPRACTICE an array of contemplative practices in a sacred\, Enneagram-informed circle. (No prior Enneagram experience required.) \nRev. Nhien Vuong\, J.D.\, M.Div.\, is an international Enneagram thought leader and keynote presenter who spiritually companions individuals around the globe using a contemplative\, compassion-based approach to the Enneagram. An ordained Unity minister and accredited Enneagram Professional\, Nhien is the founder of Evolving Enneagram\, a community-based business whose team of professionals offers transformational programming to seed and sustain our collective awakening. Nhien is currently authoring a book on contemplative practices and the Enneagram. \nPlease use the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/entering-the-circle-a-contemplative-enneagram-soul-journey/
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:20231111T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T163000
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SUMMARY:Practice the Presence Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI   Zoom Registrations Available
DESCRIPTION:SILENT SATURDAY with Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI\nNovember 11\, 2023  Zoom Registration available.\n11:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm Pacific Standard Time \nBy this we know that we abide in him and he in us\, because he has given us of his Spirit. So we know and believe the love God has for us.\nGod is love\, and those who abide in love abide in God\, and God abides in them.\n-1 John 4:13\,16 \n$25.00 per person Registration required; click on the link below.\nJoin us for a quiet time of cultivating interior silence with Centering Prayer and two conferences with Fr. Bill Sheehan.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/practice-the-presence-silent-saturday-with-fr-bill-sheehan-omi/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church\, 26001 Muirlands Blvd\, Mission Viejo\, CA\, 92691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Yamada":MAILTO:jillprays@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T140000
DTSTAMP:20230830T143051Z
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SUMMARY:6-Day (5 Night) Intensive Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This Contemplative Outreach intensive retreat provides an opportunity to deepen your established Centering Prayer practice in an atmosphere of silence and community\, away from the busyness of daily life\, and to allow your mind\, body and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. Before attending the retreat\, you should have an established daily practice of Centering Prayer for at least six months to one year. This retreat features about four hours of Centering Prayer each day along with videos from the Thomas Keating “Spiritual Journey” video series. Except for opening and closing times\, silence will be observed throughout the retreat\, including at meals. \nThe Priory requires retreatants to be Covid-19 vaccinated and boosted\, and to wear a mask in designated areas. A COVID-19 test will be required and\, depending on conditions at the time of the retreat\, other restrictions or changes to plans might apply. More specific information will be provided to registrants prior to the retreat. \nFor more information and to register: email Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden at camillewooden5@gmail.com. A deposit of $100.00 upon registration will secure a place in the retreat. $50.00 is refundable if you cancel before the balance due date. Partial scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-5-night-intensive-silent-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Placid Priory\, 500 College Street NE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T120000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and Interspirituality - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:At our November retreat\, Netanel Miles-Yepez\, professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University and co-founder of Charis Foundation for New Monasticism and Interspirituality\, will explore the roots of Centering Prayer as a receptive meditation practice in Christianity\, and explore its applicability to the interspiritual milieu in which we live today. \nNetanel Miles-Yépez\, D.D.\, is an artist\, philosopher\, religion scholar\, and spiritual teacher. He is co-founder of Charis Foundation for New Monasticism & Interspirituality\, which is dedicated to the emergence of a newly conceived contemplative life in dialogue with all of the world’s great wisdom traditions. Netanel studied History of Religions at Michigan State University and Contemplative Religion at the Naropa Institute\, before pursuing traditional studies with such spiritual luminaries as Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi\, founder of the Jewish Renewal movement\, and Father Thomas Keating\, founder of Contemplative Outreach. He is the author of The End of Religion and Other Writings (forthcoming\, 2023) and the editor of The Common Heart: An Experience of Interreligious Dialogue (2006). Currently\, Netanel lives in Boulder\, Colorado\, where he is Chair of Religious Studies and Director of the Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality at Naropa University. \nSee link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-interspirituality-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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