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UID:135555-1775293200-1775302200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Our Incarnation  Online  Time of Centering Prayer (1st Saturday of every month)
DESCRIPTION: Lent  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): 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\n9:40 Break\n9:45 Centering  Prayer\n10:10 Break\n10:20 Practice 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/visio-divina-online-half-day-centering-prayer-welcoming-prayer-mini-retreat-1st-saturday-of-every-month/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20240122T230320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224134Z
UID:141180-1772874000-1772883000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Blooming in Centering Prayer with Physio Divina ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Blooming in Centering Prayer with Visio Divina Online (1st Saturday of every month)\nMay 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE\na half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month) \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 2024 ( the zoom link is the same for all these dates): March 2\, April 6\, May 4\, June 1\, July 6\, August 3\, September 7\, October 5\, November 2\, December 7 \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\n9:40 Break\n9:45 Centering Prayer\n10:10 Break\n10:20 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. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/blooming-in-centering-prayer-with-visio-divina-online/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20251106T205031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185747Z
UID:158059-1772823600-1772895600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:2026 United in Prayer Global Zoom Vigil
DESCRIPTION:March 6-7\, 2026\n34th Annual United in Prayer Day\nA free\, globally-hosted 18-hour prayer vigil accessible via Zoom\nIn the global unity of silence as God’s first language and in honor of Thomas Keating’s birthday (March 7)\,\nwe hold vigil for the suffering of all creation\, for peace in our hearts and peace on Earth\,\nand we affirm the growing presence of Christ among us.\n  \nJoin in silence and community at any time\, as many times as you are able. Each hour will include at least 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and an offering from the hosting group. Some will prayer several or more consecutive hours to create an in-home retreat. \nAs we participate in this community prayer\, let us remember and hold in our hearts all the members of the worldwide Centering Prayer community who do not have access to Zoom/ internet technology\, including those who live in remote areas and those who are incarcerated. \n  \nNo registration necessary. The event begins on Friday March 6 at 9pm Eastern Time (UTC-5).  \nPlease use this Zoom link here to enter the chapel. \nor use may use meeting ID meeting ID is 811 0469 4536\npasscode: silence \nThe current schedule is:\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nUTC -5/ Eastern Time\nHosting Group\nContent planned – all groups will include 20-25 minutes (or more) of Centering Prayer (CP).\n\n\n9 PM Friday March 6\nCO of Philippines\nCP and TBD\n\n\n10 PM Friday March 6\nCO Western Australia\nCP and TBD\n\n\n11 PM Friday March 6\nCO of Hawaiʻi\nEmbodied Welcoming Prayer and Centering Prayer at sunset\n\n\nMidnight\nCO Korea\n20 min. CP\, 20 min. Lectio and sharings\n\n\n1:00 AM\nCO Hawaii Kauai\nVisio Divina\n\n\n2:00 AM\nCO South Africa\nCP and The Gift of Lent\n\n\n3:00 AM\nCO Italian group\nCP and TBD\n\n\n4:00 AM\nCO Czechia Slovakia\n25 min CP and “A Life Surrendered to Love”\n\n\n5:00 AM\nCO of London\nCP and TBD\n\n\n6:00 AM\nCO Dublin\nCP and TBD\n\n\n7:00 AM\nCO Minnesota\nIntro\, 25 min CP\, Lectio\, prayers\n\n\n8:00 AM\nGerman-speaking groups\nCP and TBD\n\n\n9:00 AM\nCO Francophone group\nCP and TBD\n\n\n10:00 AM\nArmenian Centering Prayer Group\nCP and TBD\n\n\n11:00 AM\nFoundation For Human Development\nCP and TBD\n\n\n12:00 PM\nExtensión Contemplativa Internacional\nCP and TBD\n\n\n1:00 PM\nOutside the Walls\nCP and TBD\n\n\n2:00 PM\nAlberta\, Canada\, CP Network\nNature meditation & closing blessing
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/2026-united-in-prayer-global-zoom-gathering/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20251215T175603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T234231Z
UID:158806-1767963600-1767967200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette in Dialogue (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette in Dialogue\nFriday January 9\, 2026\n1-2pm Eastern Time (6pm GMT\, noon CT\, 11am MT\, 10am PT) via Zoom\nFree; $25 suggested donation\nThis event will be recorded \nIn this hour-long Zoom conversation\, Cynthia and David will discuss Father Thomas Keating’s non-dual teachings on unity consciousness\, exploring how they can deepen our practice of Centering Prayer and enhance our lives. This is a rare opportunity to experience these two wise teachers and longtime friends of Fr. Keating in lively conversation. Time will be provided for some questions. \nPlease register below for the Zoom link. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated. \nCynthia and David will also be offering an in-person retreat at the Garrison Institute in March. For more information\, go here. \nAbout Cynthia Bourgeault \n \n  \nCynthia is a modern-day mystic\, Episcopal priest\, and theologian. She divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine and traveling globally to promote the rediscovery of the Christian contemplative path. She is a core faculty member emerita at the Center for Action and Contemplation and founding director of an international network of Wisdom Schools. Cynthia’s articles and essays have appeared in many journals and publications\, and she is the author of numerous books\, including Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening\, Eye of the Heart\, The Wisdom Jesus\, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene\, The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three\, and The Heart of Centering Prayer. You can find out more about her teachings and events at wisdomwaypoints.org and cynthiabourgeault.org \n  \nAbout David Frenette \nDavid Frenette is author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God\, and a spiritual director/transpersonal counselor (now retired). He studied and worked closely with Father Thomas Keating for 35 years\, and co-founded and co-led Chrysalis House\, a Christian contemplative retreat community under Fr. Keating’s guidance. David has led Centering Prayer retreats at leading venues across the country\, served as a trustee of Contemplative Outreach\, on the faculty of Naropa University\, and was involved with the founding of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute. More info and teachings can be found at www.davidfrenette.com/. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/cynthia-bourgeault-and-david-frenette-in-dialogue-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20251029T170619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T221604Z
UID:157985-1764853200-1764856800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Grease Spot Theology: Living It Out in Everyday Life\, with Mary Dwyer (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Grease Spot Theology: Living It Out in Everyday Life\nwith Mary Dwyer\nAn entry into the Advent season\nThursday December 4 via Zoom\n1-2pm ET (6pm GMT\, noon CT\, 11am MT\, 10am PT)\nfree; suggested donation $25 \nProgram description: \nOur beloved teacher\, Thomas Keating\, was known to say\, “If God were not animating us at every millisecond of our existence\, we would be a grease spot!”  What does this really mean? How do we live this amid the ordinary routines of daily life?  How can we live into a reality that is larger\, freer\, and more hopeful than the psychological experience of this moment?  Join us as we explore TK’s “Grease Spot Theology.” \n+ \nMary Dwyer will explore how this understanding can be a radical and practical way to know God is with us as we move through our ordinary lives. It’s an invitation to practice the presence of God in each moment and know we are never alone\, never separate from God. Mary will also relate this understanding to our practice of Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer. \nThis is a timely practice for the Advent season – to know the Incarnation in us\, as us. \nThere will be time to submit questions for Mary to address near the end of the hour. This event will also be recorded. \nAbout Mary Dwyer \nMary Dwyer is a long-time student of Fr. Thomas Keating and has been practicing Centering Prayer since the 1980s.  In the early 1990’s\, she lived at Chrysalis House\, a contemplative live-in community experiment blessed by Fr. Thomas in Warwick\, New York. The community lived according to a rule of life\, and became an incubator of practice and programs in the early years of Contemplative Outreach’s growth.  It was her experience at Chyrsalis House – what she refers to as her “inpatient” or “residential treatment time” – that proved to her that a life of prayer\, consent and practice is real\, stable and deeply rewarding.  Mary Mrozowski taught her that a devoted life of prayer was the real work of life; what we did the rest of the time was just how we made a living. \nMary is currently in private practice as a licensed clinical social worker in the Erie\, Pennsylvania area. Mary devotes her time between private practice and giving retreats and workshops on behalf of Contemplative Outreach throughout the US and internationally. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/grease-spot-theology-mary-dwyer/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20250707T173252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T173252Z
UID:156305-1754481600-1755696600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Essentials: 3-week course
DESCRIPTION:Opening to Interior Silence \nWe’ll Explore:​\n​\n• Opening to the Divine within and all around us \n• Silence as the universal language of God \n• The How-Tos of Centering Prayer practice \n• Dealing w/ thoughts during meditation \n• Mystical union with God and why it matters \nWednesdays\, August 6\, 13\, & 20\n12:00-1:30pm ET | 9am PT | 4pm GMT \n“You can’t accomplish or work up to union with God because you’ve already got it.”​\n— Richard Rohr \nTaught by Keith Kristich & Marybeth Redmond from Closer Than Breath \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-essentials-3-week-course/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20220125T185006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T130731Z
UID:121084-1741910400-1742083199@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:2025 United in Prayer Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nMarch 14-15\, 2025\n33rd Annual United in Prayer Day\nA free\, globally-hosted 18-hour prayer vigil accessible via Zoom\nIn the global unity of silence as God’s first language\,\nwe hold vigil for suffering humanity and all creation\,\nand we honor Thomas Keating’s birthday (March 7)\,\nand the growing presence of Christ among us.\nJoin in silence and community at any time\, as many times as you are able. Each hour will include at least 20 minutes of Centering Prayer and an offering from the hosting group. Some will prayer several or more consecutive hours to create an in-home retreat. \nAs we participate in this community prayer\, let us remember and hold in our hearts all the members of the worldwide Centering Prayer community who do not have access to Zoom/ internet technology including those who live in remote areas and those who are incarcerated. \nNo registration necessary. The event begins on Friday March 14 at 9pm Eastern Time (UTC-4). Note: US clocks move forward on March 9. European clocks do not move forward until March 30\, so during this vigil there is only a four hour time difference between Eastern (New York) Time and GMT. \nClick here to enter the vigil. \n(Please do not enter until the vigil begins.) \nor you may use meeting ID 811 0469 4536\npasscode: silence \nThe current schedule is shown below:\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nUTC -4/ Eastern Time\nHosting Group\nContent planned – all groups will include 20-25 minutes (or more) of Centering Prayer.\n\n\n9 PM Friday March 14\nCO of Philippines\nCP and TBD\n\n\n10 PM Friday March 14\nExtensión Contemplativa Internacional\nCP and TBD\n\n\n11 PM Friday March 14\nCentering Prayer Sydney\nTBD\n\n\nmidnight\nContemplative Outreach of Hawaii\nMoving Welcoming Prayer & CP@sunset\n\n\n1:00 AM\nCO of Korea (Seoul)\nCP and Lectio\n\n\n2:00 AM\nCO of North San Diego\nCP & CP and Video TBD\n\n\n3:00 AM\nGerman-speaking groups\nCP and TBD\n\n\n4:00 AM\nCO South Africa\nCP and the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer\n\n\n5:00 AM\nContemplative Outreach Perth Australia\nCP and Lectio\n\n\n6:00 AM\nContemplative Outreach London\nTBD\n\n\n7:00 AM\nContemplative Outreach Dublin\nCP and reflection\n\n\n8:00 AM\nEuropean Francophone groups\nCP and Lectio\n\n\n9:00 AM\nArmenian Centering Prayer Groups\nCP and Lectio\n\n\n10:00 AM\nCO of Yorkshire and North East (UK)\nCP\, Body Prayer and TBD\n\n\n11:00 AM\nCO of Minnesota\nCP and Visio\n\n\n12:00 PM\nCO of Maryland and Washington\nCP and TBD\n\n\n1:00 PM\nOutside the Walls\nCP and TBD\n\n\n2:00 PM\nCO Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky\nCP and TBD
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/2025-united-in-prayer-day/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20241205T181856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T182003Z
UID:150846-1737763200-1737935999@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Summit: The Contemplative Heart of Unity: A Retreat into Oneness through Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:In a world where division and disconnection often overshadow our shared humanity\, the call to unity has never been more urgent. \nThe 4th Annual Online Centering Prayer Summit on January 25-26 offers a sacred space to move beyond personal peace to embrace a shared\, universal connection with the Divine and all of creation. Guided by renowned contemplative teachers\, including keynote speaker Cynthia Bourgeault\, we’ll explore how contemplative prayer not only deepens our relationship with God but also weaves us closer to one another\, illuminating our shared journey. \nThrough shared silence and wisdom teachings\, we’ll uncover the Divine thread that connects us all\, revealing the wholeness amidst the fragments. \nFor more about the presenters and schedule\, and to register\, go here.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-summit-the-contemplative-heart-of-unity-a-retreat-into-oneness-through-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/All-Speakers-CP-Summit2025-e1733422790438.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20241126T225455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T170718Z
UID:150573-1737763200-1737849599@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Laudato Si’ 10th Anniversary Contemplative Vigil - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Laudato Si’ Movement\, together with the World Community of Christian Contemplation\, Contemplative Outreach\, the Taizé Community\, the Office of the Franciscan Minors for Justice\, Peace and the Integrity of Creation\, and the Assisi Center\, invite you to participate in a 10-hour contemplative vigil to honor the role of contemplation in caring for our common home. \nEach of the 10 hours will be guided by a quotation from Laudato Si’ and the wisdom of leading contemplative communities\, as well as some form of contemplative practice and reflection. \n\nDate: Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\nBegins: 6 am NYC / 11 am London / 12 pm Rome / 2 pm Nairobi / 7pm Manila\n\nVolunteers from the Contemplative Outreach community will speak during the first hour and then host the 10am Eastern time slot (3pm GMT) on Saturday\, January 25\, 2025. The session is entitled\, “The Perils of Pride: Embracing Humility for a Sustainable Future.” \nMore information can be found here including the Zoom link to join. Participate as much or as little as you like.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/laudato-si-10th-anniversary-contemplative-vigil/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EN_Laudato-Si-Anniversary-e1732661516739.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20240924T194604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T191107Z
UID:147808-1733835600-1733839200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic — A Dialogue with Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic — A Dialogue with Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette\nTuesday December 10\, 2024\n1-2pm Eastern Time (6pm GMT\, noon CT\, 11am MT\, 10am PT) via Zoom\nFree; $25 suggested donation\nThis event will be recorded \nAvailable November 26\, 2024\, Cynthia Bourgeault’s new book\, Thomas Keating:  The Making of a Modern Mystic\, is a much-anticipated portrait of Thomas Keating’s remarkable evolution during the last decades of his life into a fully realized modern-day Christian mystic. This book has rave reviews from Richard Rohr\, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama\, Rami Shapiro\, Ilia Delio and others. \nDavid Frenette said in his review: “As a close student and friend of Thomas Keating’s for thirty-five years\, I was exhilarated reading this lively and profound exploration of his journey into unity consciousness\, and grateful the world has the opportunity to glimpse the inner life\, struggles\, and spiritual evolution of this extraordinary soul. A must-read for Centering Prayer practitioners in navigating the farther\, subtler terrain of their path and for anyone seeking a model of embodied Christian nonduality. Cynthia has given Thomas\, and the world\, a tremendous gift with this masterpiece of modern mysticism.” (author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God) \nOn the auspicious day of December 10\, the 56th anniversary of Thomas Merton’s death\, Cynthia and David Frenette will meet together on Zoom to discuss the book\, the parallel lives and vision of Keating and Merton and the evolution of the Christian contemplative journey into unitive and nondual consciousness. This discussion celebrates the continuation of these teaching and practices in each of our lives and on behalf of the world. \nPlease register below for the Zoom link. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated. \nThomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic by Cynthia Bourgeault is available for preorder on Bookshop (for those who prefer independent booksellers) or here on Amazon. Book will ship on November 26\, 2024. \nAbout Cynthia Bourgeault \n \n  \nCynthia is a modern-day mystic\, Episcopal priest\, and theologian. She divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine and traveling globally to promote the rediscovery of the Christian contemplative path. She is a core faculty member emerita at the Center for Action and Contemplation and founding director of an international network of Wisdom Schools. Cynthia’s articles and essays have appeared in many journals and publications\, and she is the author of numerous books\, including Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening\, Eye of the Heart\, The Wisdom Jesus\, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene\, The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three\, and The Heart of Centering Prayer. You can find out more about her teachings and events at wisdomwaypoints.org and cynthiabourgeault.org \n  \n  \nAbout David Frenette \nDavid Frenette is author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God\, and a spiritual director/transpersonal counselor (now retired). He studied and worked closely with Father Thomas Keating for 35 years\, and co-founded and co-led Chrysalis House\, a Christian contemplative retreat community under Fr. Keating’s guidance. David has led Centering Prayer retreats at leading venues across the country\, served as a trustee of Contemplative Outreach\, on the faculty of Naropa University\, and was involved with the founding of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute. More info and teachings can be found at www.davidfrenette.com/. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/thomas-keating-the-making-of-a-modern-mystic-a-dialogue-with-cynthia-bourgeault-and-david-frenette-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thomas-Cynthia_making-of-a-modern-mystic.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20240823T214323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T214323Z
UID:147153-1729328400-1729350000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Cynthia Bourgeault:  ​God ‘n Me: Thomas Keating’s Lifelong Love Affair with God - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:In her first teaching from her soon-to-be published book\, “Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Christian Mystic\,” Cynthia will guide us through Thomas’s evolving concept of God\, illuminating Keating’s remarkable spiritual development in the final stages of his spiritual journey. Cynthia will be sharing from her perspective as a disciple of Keating’s teachings as well as her personal experiences and close study of his late works. Topics in her talk will include: \nKeating’s increasing engagement with non-dual spiritual practice\nHis contributions to interspiritual dialogue\nThe evolution of his early teaching on the movement from “false self” to “true self\,” to that from “true self” to “no self”\nHis final “dark night of the spirit” and passage through death\nNew evidence that he never left Christianity but carried it with him to new places\nThis talk will inspire your own spiritual journey as a modern mystic\, at home and at peace in the universe. \nThis is a hybrid presentation being conducted both in person at The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver\, CO and Online via Zoom videoconference. \nTimes listed are mountain time. (Denver\, CO) \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/cynthia-bourgeault-god-n-me-thomas-keatings-lifelong-love-affair-with-god-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Cynthia_B_teaching_in_Forest-e1724449382688.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20240912T150600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T150600Z
UID:147508-1727285400-1727296200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Deserts Roots of Contemplative Prayer: Emptiness\, Silence & Hiddenness of Self - in person and via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Belden C. Lane\, Ph.D. has long been fascinated by the relationship between geography and spirituality—asking how the place we live has an effect on our perception of the spiritual life. The desert\, for example\, is a place of scarcity\, silence\, and the deep solitude of the heart. It’s what drew the Desert Fathers and Mothers to the Egyptian desert in the 4th century. This is where the practice of contemplative prayer had its beginnings. We’ll look at three themes in the stories told by the early desert monks: the simplicity of language\, radical forgiveness\, and hiddenness of the self. \nThis event is in person and via Zoom. It will include a time of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below to register. Donations are welcomed!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-deserts-roots-of-contemplative-prayer-emptiness-silence-hiddenness-of-self-in-person-and-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Diagonal-Sand-e1726153532307.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis.":MAILTO:cost.louisinformation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20240307T210245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T210245Z
UID:142854-1715421600-1715428800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Coloring Outside the Lines by Returning to Elementary Questioning: ‘How Should I Contemplate?’ - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, via ZOOM\, for a morning with Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher as she guides us in this session with the purpose of deepening and personalizing our own practice\, both individually and collectively\, with a heart for becoming more self- and others- compassionate. \nTimes noted are in Eastern Daylight Time. See link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/coloring-outside-the-lines-by-returning-to-elementary-questioning-how-should-i-contemplate-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Carmen-Photo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Atlanta":MAILTO:coatlantageorgia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20240226T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T191357Z
UID:142282-1710862200-1710867600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Jesus is the way and shows the path to his Father through his own contemplative practices - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The contemplative prayer ministry of Sts. Simon and Jude parish invites you to join us as Fr. Bill Sheehan OMI shares his own spiritual journey and the teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating to help guide us on our journey to our heavenly Father. We will see that Jesus shows us the way to his God through his own contemplative practices. From Jesus’ actions\, we can learn to let go of the obstacles that keep us from being who God created us to be. \nMarch 19 from 3:30 – 5:00pm Pacific Time via Zoom. There is no charge for this event but we will gratefully accept your free will donation to support our Centering Prayer ministry. Checks may be made payable to Saints Simon and Jude Church Centering Prayer Ministry and sent to this address: Sts. Simon and Jude Church\, 20444 Magnolia Street\, Huntington Beach\, CA 92646. \nRSVP to Jack Gerken by emailing Jack@gerken.org by March 13.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/jesus-is-the-way-and-shows-the-path-to-his-father-through-his-own-contemplative-practices-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Rice":MAILTO:pdrice2012@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231221T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20231219T181313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T181410Z
UID:139377-1703167200-1703170800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Service - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Blessed are those who mourn …\n– Matthew 5:4 \nSometimes Christmas doesn’t feel so ‘Merry and Bright’\, and you just don’t have the energy to ‘Deck the Halls’. This may be a difficult season for you and you’d rather skip over the month and go straight to the new year. If this resonates with you\, I’d like to invite you to join our BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE. \nThis service is designed for those who are mourning\, experiencing sickness\, loss\, grief or sadness. We will listen to songs\, prayers and laments recognizing that sometimes Christmas is a struggle.\nYou are welcome to join us for a ZOOM gathering on the longest night of the year… \nDecember 21st at 2pm and 7pm Central Standard Time\nBoth services are the same and last one hour.\nHosted by Nebraska Contemplative Outreach.\nPlease RSVP to Cathy.c@cox.net. You will receive a Zoom link one day prior to the service. \nAll are welcome\, please share this information. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/blue-christmas-service-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_3438-scaled-e1703009635421.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20230920T181530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T164442Z
UID:137808-1702110600-1702132200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Silent Saturday with Sr. Carol Ann Spencer: The End of All that is not Christ - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Silent Saturday with Sr. Carol Ann Spencer\nThe End of All that is not Christ\nDecember 9 8:30-2:30pm Eastern Standard Time \nContemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Silent Saturday. A Silent Saturday provides a few hours that are set aside for Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina\, spiritual teaching and reflection. \n“Come rest awhile with the Lord” in preparation for Advent. Advent begins a new year in the liturgical cycle and we are invited once again to renew our journey by pondering Thomas Merton’s statement: “The Advent Mystery is the beginning of the end of all in us that is not Christ.” Sr. Carol Ann invites us to consider the wonders of the Incarnation. In Jesus\, we are told that God and humanity are meant for each other. We are called to become more fully human as Jesus was fully human. \nSr. Carol Ann Spencer O.P. is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. She has led countless workshops and retreats. She is also the founding director of WELLSTREAMS\, a program for becoming a spiritual director\, and the Spirituality Network. The day will begin at 8:30am and last until 2:30pm. EST. \nRegister by sending an email to Bob Gorman (below) and a zoom link and handouts will be sent to you a few days in advance. \nThe event is free. Nondeductible donations to Contemplative Outreach of Columbus to cover costs are welcome. They can be sent to the care of Tom Davis at 844 Franklin Ave Columbus OH 43205.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silent-saturday-with-sr-carol-ann-spencer-the-end-of-all-that-is-not-christ-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Columbus":MAILTO:rbrtgorman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20230925T180736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T212812Z
UID:137897-1700501400-1700827200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Web of Life: Retreat for Contemplative Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Bourgeault\, Heather Ruce\, and more… \nDates: November 20-23\, 2023\nLocation: Zoom or In Person at Lake Loon Retreat Centre\, Maple Ridge\, B.C. \nHow do contemplatives engage the world when forest fires\, floods\, and political uproar are happening in our own backyards? How do we stand in contemplative wisdom and be present in depth to the beauty and suffering inherent to the web of life on this blue-green planet? \nWe invite you to join The Contemplative Society board for three days as we learn from\, and practice with Cynthia Bourgeault (joining online for one session)\, Heather Ruce (in person)\, and each other (in person and online). With an intention of stabilizing ourselves in compassion\, discernment\, forbearance\, creativity\, and spiritual strength and courage\, we’ll take a deep dive into contemplative solidarity and imaginal practices\, as well as centering prayer\, lectio divina\, chant\, movement\, and silence. \nThe retreat and practices will be facilitated by TCS board members Therese DesCamp\, Lorie Martin\, Henri Lock\, and Jesse Burson. Heather will be joining us in person for live teaching\, chant\, and movement. Cynthia will be joining us remotely via Zoom for a morning to dialogue with retreat members about the questions and observations that emerge from our work together. \nRetreat Details: \nZoom Option: Registration costs are $200 CAD. \nIn-Person Option: Registration costs include the program\, food\, and accommodation. Depending on the accommodation type selected\, total costs range from $825 to $975 CAD. In-person room assignments are based on first-come-first-served registrations. Shared accommodations will be two people to a room until we run out\, and then we will offer dorm accommodations (max. four people to a room). Check in will begin at 3pm on November 20\, and check out will be by 1pm on November 23 (bag lunches will be provided). \nScholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for both in-person and Zoom participants (max. 50% discount on shared accommodations or Zoom fees only). For enquiries\, please contact us at admin@contemplative.org. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-web-of-life-retreat-for-contemplative-solidarity/
LOCATION:Loon Lake Retreat Centre\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, 14500 Silver Valley Road\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, V4R 2R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20230814T183917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T184751Z
UID:137166-1698949800-1698957000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Benedictine Spirituality – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Listening and Responding to God\n\nFor over 1500 years\, Benedictine spirituality\, which finds its basis in the monastic Rule of St. Benedict\, has assisted seekers from all walks of life in their search for God.\nJoin in reflecting on how prayerful reading of scripture\, the practices of hospitality and gratitude\, and finding God in daily work\, can enrich our spiritual lives in a busy world. \nThis workshop includes a session of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/benedictine-spirituality-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Koerner%2C CSA  akoerner45@gmail.com":MAILTO:Akoerner45@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20230922T171954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T171954Z
UID:137862-1696550400-1696809599@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:50-hour prayer vigil in honor of 50th Anniversary of Shalem Institute
DESCRIPTION:The 50-Hour Vigil of Prayer will be offered over Zoom from noon on Friday\, October 6\, through Sunday afternoon\, October 8. Margaret Benefiel\, Executive Director of Shalem\, will open and close the Vigil of Prayer. In between\, each hour of this Zoom gathering will be introduced by a member of the Shalem community who has been touched by the transformative offerings of Shalem. These prayer leaders represent the diversity of the Shalem community in age\, gender and race\, as well as in experience – from those who have supported Shalem for decades\, to those who have just discovered its richness. Our prayer team hails from throughout the US\, as well as Canada\, Korea\, Australia\, South Africa\, and The Netherlands. Each leader will offer an invitation into Sacred Silence that holds us all together as one. The one love held by the Holy One\, life-giver\, love-maker\, source of justice and mercy. \nYou are invited to join this Fifty Hour Vigil of Prayer in any way that is right for you. There will be a Zoom link distributed to Shalem’s email list prior to the Vigil. As many people as possible are encouraged to join in the opening and closing session. \nPlease see the link below for more information.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/50-hour-prayer-vigil-in-honor-of-50th-anniversary-of-shalem-institute/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230812T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20230727T195918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T195918Z
UID:136694-1691829000-1691850600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Silent Saturday via Zoom: "Entering the Mystery of God"
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Virtual Silent Saturday via zoom. A Silent Saturday provides a few hours that are set aside for Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina\, spiritual teaching and reflection. “Come rest awhile with the Lord.” \n8:30am-2:30pm Eastern Time \nFr Vinny McKiernan will discuss how Centering Prayer helps us align our hearts with the loving Presence and Mystery of God. Let us deepen our intimacy with God as God is. Fr. Vinny is a priest and member of the Paulists. He was introduced to Centering Prayer at the Cistercian monastery in Spencer\, Massachusetts in the mid-70’s by the monks Basil Pennington and William Menninger. He has shared the method of Centering Prayer ever since. He has led countless Centering Prayer workshops and retreats. \nThere is no cost. Donations are welcome. Make your check out to Contemplative Outreach of Columbus and mail it to Tom Davis at 844 Franklin Ave\, Columbus\, Ohio 43205. Register by sending an email to Bob Gorman at\nrbrtgorman@protonmail.com and he will send you the zoom link.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silent-saturday-via-zoom-entering-the-mystery-of-god/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Columbus":MAILTO:rbrtgorman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230127T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20221128T171738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T161432Z
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SUMMARY:Global Conversation for Contemplative Outreach Community - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:“Sharing the Vision\,” offered via Zoom \nAll are welcome to join in a gathering for volunteers\, hosted by the Chapter Support Team of Contemplative Outreach Ltd. This is an opportunity for Contemplative Outreach volunteers to connect and converse in a Zoom meeting with breakout rooms. You are welcome to propose conversation topics in advance to Marie Howard at mrhfamlife@aol.com. \nTwo opportunities to participate: \n\nFriday\, January 27: GMT midnight; 7pm Eastern; 6pm Central; 4pm Pacific; 2pm Hawaii (UTC-10)\n\nOR \n\nSaturday January 28: GMT 4pm; 11am Eastern; 10am Central; 8am Pacific; 6am Hawaii.\n\n  \nClick here to REGISTER
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/global-conversation-for-contemplative-outreach-community-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Marie Howard":MAILTO:mrhfamlife@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20221121T165820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T165820Z
UID:129435-1674295200-1674302400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Simple Presence - A Contemplative Prayer Experience with the Vision of Contemplative Outreach - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:In Simple Presence\, the divine Presence becomes an invitation for our community to listen deeply to the Spirit’s movement and action within. The event will offer a communal prayer experience dedicated to contemplation of the Vision Statement of Contemplative Outreach: “We embrace transformation in Christ\, both in ourselves and in others through the practice of Centering Prayer.” \nEach participant enters into inner awareness individually and then opens to the source of the Presence\, which is shared by other members of the group. The underlying commonality of the intention held is sacred. Simple Presence is being offered to those who are engaged with Contemplative Outreach on any level or simply have an interest in this community. It will be assumed that participants have a regular Centering Prayer practice and are familiar with Lectio Divina and the Welcoming Prayer. \nAlan Krema will lead this workshop and it will include embodied prayer\, chant\, reflective readings\, Centering Prayer\, Welcoming Prayer\, and wisdom sharing. Come prepared to sit in Simple Presence with the sacred words of the Vision. This prayerful event will be approximately two hours in length and will be presented online as Zoom gathering. \nPlease use the link below to register
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/simple-presence-a-contemplative-prayer-experience-with-the-vision-of-contemplative-outreach-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Chicago":MAILTO:registrar@centeringprayerchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221103T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20221028T155738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T155738Z
UID:129051-1667505600-1667509200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:For God’s Grace and Peace: A Special Call to Centering Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:In this universal time of civic discord\, disease\, fear for our environment and dire poverty\, feeling powerless is especially hard to bear. But Thomas Keating often said: Silent prayer in community holds transformative power. And as people on a contemplative path\, we know that meeting God in silence does more than refresh us. It is our salvation\, our strength. \nContemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join in a group Centering Prayer on Thursday\, November 3rd at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Our format is simple — an opening prayer\, Centering Prayer for a half-hour\, then the Lord’s Prayer. \nJoin Zoom Mtg: tinyurl.com/COMWCall2Prayer\nMeeting ID: 653 204 0951 Passcode: 292392\nProgram questions? Email Marjorie Centofanti mcentofanti43@gmail.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/for-gods-grace-and-peace-a-special-call-to-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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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/Denver:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20220817T001743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T001743Z
UID:127374-1665219600-1665241200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Father Vincent Pizzuto - Holy Transgression:  Discipleship and the Incarnation - a hybrid event
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid presentation being conducted both in person at The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver\, CO and Online via Zoom videoconference. Breakfast snacks and a light lunch will be provided for in-person participants. This event will include two sessions of Centering Prayer in additional to Father Pizzuto’s talk. \nFather Vincent Pizzuto will be joining us for a full-day event titled “Holy Transgression: Discipleship and the Incarnation.” In this presentation\, Father Pizzuto will be speaking to us about Jesus’ coming as a manifestation of a whole new world view: the Kingdom of God. \nThe gospel narratives are replete with the theme of transgression. Routinely\, Jesus drew his teachings and parables from the natural world\, familiar to those around him\, and used the most mundane images to shock his listeners into seeing the new world that was breaking upon them. In this new world—the kingdom of God\, as he called it—the very idea of holiness and what it meant to be holy was radically challenged and transformed. No longer was holiness to be identified with something “set apart\,” as the original Semitic root (qdš) implies. Rather\, the in-breaking of the kingdom was just that\, the realm of God breaking into the realm of humanity. This is why Jesus’ actions and teachings consistently emphasized the spirit of the law over the letter. He insisted that no religious observance was of greater importance than the practice of compassion and indiscriminate love for all. \nThus\, not only does Jesus transgress social and religious boundaries in his teaching and actions\, but so too as the “Incarnate One” does he transgress the very boundaries between heaven and earth. Throughout our Retreat\, Fr. Vincent will examine this theme of “transgression” in the gospels as a lens through which to understand and embody an authentic contemplative Christian discipleship in the modern world. We will gradually unfold contemplative discipleship as a call\, a vocation\, that begins as an encounter with Christ that is as communal as it is personal. It begins with the end of my world and the in-breaking of the kingdom. It begins with a death to myself\, and the rising of Christ within. And thus\, we will come to see that contemplative discipleship is thoroughly cruciform\, patterned on the paschal mystery of Christ’s dying and rising. It begins and ends in paradox. In order to live fully in Christ\, I must lose my life for the sake of the Gospel. \nAbout Father Vincent \nFather Vincent Pizzuto\, Ph.D. is Professor of New Testament Studies and Christian Mysticism in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the (Jesuit) University of San Francisco. He received his Ph.D. in New Testament Exegesis from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium (2003). He has since published and presented internationally in the areas of New Testament Christology\, ecological discipleship\, marriage equality\, inter-religious dialogue\, Christian mysticism and contemplative Christian spirituality. In 2018 he published his second book\, Contemplating Christ: The Gospels and the Interior Life\, with Liturgical Press\, to be released in Spanish\, Contemplar a Cristo: Los Evangelios y la vida interior\, in January 2022 by Desclée de Brouwer. As an Episcopal priest Fr. Vincent serves as Vicar of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church and Retreat House in Inverness\, California. Working for the advancement of contemplative Christianity\, he has reinvigorated the mission and ministry of St. Columba’s through the introduction of contemplative eucharistic liturgies\, public lectures\, online courses\, directed retreats\, thought provoking sermons\, an online blog and a weekly online study of his book through the Meditation Chapel. \nTime listed are Mountain Time \nRegister using the link below
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/father-vincent-pizzuto-holy-transgression-discipleship-and-the-incarnation-a-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T121500
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20220822T173956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T173956Z
UID:127457-1665219600-1665231300@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Fall Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:“Dying to New Life: Journey Through Aging” \nI am telling you the truth a grain of wheat remains no more than a single grain unless it is dropped into the ground and dies. If it does die then it produces many grains. ~ John 12:24 \nLet us explore the practical implications of the wisdom contained in these two passages. What are the elements in our life and the practical rhythms that we can enter into each day to live out the implications found in these Scriptures? \nFr. Carl: “I remember an interviewer asking Fr Thomas Keating\, ‘You seem to be implying that our life is a life of diminishment. That’s not going to attract too many people.’ There was a long pause and he answered as I remember it\, ‘Well it’s not my idea’ with a twinkle in his eye and a wonderful smile.” \nLet us look at that through the lens of healing\, forgiveness but above all the celebration of life.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/fall-day-of-prayer-with-fr-carl-arico-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach San Antonio (COSA)":MAILTO:info@cosa-contemplatvieoutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20220903T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20220903T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20220829T031250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T031520Z
UID:127525-1662195600-1662204600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Physio Divina – Embodied Centering Prayer Half-Day Retreat
 - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Physio Divina – Sept 3\, 2022\nOnline Embodied Centering Prayer Half Day Retreat \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09 \nMeeting Id: 921-8585-4185 Password: 730086 \nAn Online (Zoom) 2 ½ hour Centering Prayer retreat will be offered on the first Saturday of each month. These Saturdays will focus on Centering Prayer practices\, Lectio Divina\, Visio Divina\, Physio Divina. We provide sacred time and space for us to to connect from our homes. All are invited to this mini Centering Prayer Retreat whereever and whenever you are.  In-person Oahu morning of prayer is on the third Saturday. \nSchedule\n8:45    Getting settled/set up with Zoom\n9:00    Welcome and introductions\n9:15    Centering Prayer Embodied Physio-Divina\n9:45     Break\n9:55    Guided Welcoming Prayer Embodied\n10:25     Break\n10:35     Moving meditation- Centering Prayer\n11:10     Closing community prayer \n2022 DATES:  OCT 1\, NOV 5\, DEC 3 \nA time to weep\, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn\, and a time to dance.\n– Ecclesiastes 3:4
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/physio-divina-embodied-centering-prayer-half-day-retreat%e2%80%a8-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20220419T163456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T012637Z
UID:123200-1652985000-1652992200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Mystic Series: Gift of Tears
DESCRIPTION:In-person and via Zoom at the Center for Contemplative Living in Elm Grove\, Wisconsin\, USA \nIn ancient times contemplatives aspired to the Gift of Tears. Here and there it is treasured even today. Mingled perhaps with some ambivalence. We will touch on several perspectives of the nature of this delicate Gift: historical\, contemporary\, psychological\, and spiritual. We’ll also look at the different types and purposes of tears\, how the Gift manifests\, and key figures who’ve had the Gift of Tears. \nThe evening will begin with a 20-minute Centering Prayer sit\, followed by the presentation\, and time for Q&A and reflective discussion.  If you have not had previous exposure to Centering Prayer\, please let us know beforehand and we will arrange to give you a brief explanation of the method a few minutes before the event begins. \nPRESENTER: Debbie Harmon has practiced Centering Prayer for over 30 years. Since the 1990s\, she has been involved with Contemplative Outreach in the Midwest\, spoken on a variety of spiritual topics\, facilitated groups and retreats\, and been a commissioned presenter of the Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop. Debbie is a spiritual director and holds a Master of Divinity and Master’s in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Chicago. \nDonations up to $20 are welcome. Please register by May 12th by clicking the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/mystic-series-gift-of-tears/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin":MAILTO:bendercm@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20220315T161137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T161137Z
UID:122405-1649493000-1649514600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Silent Saturday with Fr Bill Sheehan  "Finding the Place of the Heart"
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Silent Saturday. A Silent Saturday provides a few hours that are set aside for Centering Prayer\, Lectio Divina\, spiritual teaching and reflection. “Come rest awhile with the Lord” in preparation for Holy Week. Fr Bill Sheehan will discuss “Finding the Place of the Heart…Encouragement to go Deeper.” \nFr. Bill is a priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He was present at the Lama retreat convened by Fr. Thomas Keating OCSO which gave birth to Contemplative Outreach. He has led countless Centering Prayer workshops and retreats. He also admits to being a follower of the Red Sox and Patriots\, but he is first all a disciple of Jesus Christ. \nExpect that the day will begin at 8:30am and last until 2:30pm. \nRegister by sending an email to Teri Leitwein at tmleitwein@gmail.com and a zoom link will be sent to you a few days in advance. \nThe event is free. Nondeductible donations to Contemplative Outreach of Columbus to cover costs are welcome. They can be sent to the care of Bill Sparks at 450 Shale Ridge Ct.\, Powell\, Ohio 43065. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/virtual-silent-saturday-with-fr-bill-sheehan-finding-the-place-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Columbus":MAILTO:rbrtgorman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20220202T175201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T175426Z
UID:121286-1648303200-1648308600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Group Spiritual Direction via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Group Spiritual Direction via Zoom\nA conversation with spiritual directors Carol Fryer and Lindsay Boyer\nSaturday\, March 26th\, 2pm to 3:30pm Eastern Time \nGroup spiritual direction can be a wonderful experience for contemplative practitioners who would like to go deeper into their practice. It can be easily adapted to the Zoom format. Spiritual director Carol Fryer will describe her experience of leading group spiritual direction on Zoom with participants from Zoom Centering Prayer groups. She will present her format and group guidelines and answer questions about how to get started and how spiritual directors can collaborate with Centering Prayer facilitators to set up spiritual direction groups. Our hope is to provide a template that might be helpful for people who are considering doing group spiritual direction online\, encourage those who are experienced at group spiritual direction but are hesitant about using Zoom\, and provide a forum for others who may already be doing group spiritual direction online and have wisdom to offer the Contemplative community. A representative of the Shalem group spiritual direction program will be on hand to answer questions about their program. We will begin with 10 minutes of Centering Prayer. \nRegister here: https://form.jotform.com/220324228490146 \nAbout Rev. Carol E. A. Fryer\nCarol Fryer is a Lutheran pastor ordained in 1985\, currently serving Immanuel Lutheran Church on the Upper East Side of Manhattan\, New York\, USA. In 2001 she received a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) in Spiritual Direction from the Center for Christian Spirituality at The General Seminary of the Episcopal Church in New York City. She has over 20 years of experience working with people from various faith traditions in both individual and group spiritual direction. She can be reached at ceafryer@gmail.com \nAbout Lindsay Boyer\nLindsay Boyer is the author of Centering Prayer for Everyone. She has been a spiritual director for more than 20 years\, specializing in working with people who are uncomfortable with institutional religion. She teaches on spirituality and digital practice at General Theological Seminary\, where she has taught students online group spiritual direction for more than eight years. She can be reached through her website Spirituality for Questioning Minds.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-group-spiritual-direction-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110122
CREATED:20211115T220941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T220941Z
UID:119452-1639818000-1639828800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Icons as Portals for Unlocking the Contemplative Heart via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mary Atalo\, a half-day retreat sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington. \nIcons\, as opposed to paintings\, are considered as “writings of the heart” which open the contemplative to “Behold” the Glory of the Lord. Many paintings can aid in our “seeing\,” but icons allow us to “behold.” In our contemplative prayer\, first through a silent “gazing” at the image in Visio Divina\, another realm begins to appear which lures us to step beyond the gaze into the ineffable realm of the Divine\, where “Beholding” is the work of silence.” This “Beholding” transfigures the way we see the world\, how we act in it\, and conveys the great hope of God’s enduring love and wisdom as promised in the Covenant of Peace. \nIn this mini retreat\, we will practice contemplative “Beholding” through Visio Divina of icons from the ancient Orthodox Akathistos Hymn\, The O Antiphons\, The Litany of Loretto\, and the Old Testament Wisdom Books. We shall see that there are really two Christmas stories of Incarnation occurring during this season: one occurring in time and space as the incarnation of Christ; another occurring in eternity\, as the incarnation of the Divine. We will follow the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for Visio Divina. \nRev. Dr. Mary Atalo is an Archpriest of the Wisdom tradition in the independent Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch\, and Associate Dean of Sophia Divinity School\, the Church’s distant learning Seminary. She is the rector of a newly formed church\, “Our Lady of the Bridge” in Union Bridge\, MD\, a sacramental and contemplative community in the Christian mystical tradition. She had a former 30-year career as an oceanographer\, and seeks to bridge science and religion. In 2020\, she led the COMW Advent mini-retreat\, and has been an advocate of the contemplative prayer practices of Fr. Thomas Keating and Fr. William Meninger in daily life.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/icons-as-portals-for-unlocking-the-contemplative-heart-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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