• Celebrating The Life of Thomas Keating – via Zoom

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    Join Contemplative Outreach Philippines in an online event to mark the third anniversary of Fr. Thomas' passing. A talk will be given by Fr. Carl Arico (9pm to 10pm Eastern Time on Sunday; 9am to 10am Manila time on Monday morning), followed by a memorial mass (10pm to 11pm Eastern Time on Sunday; 10am to

  • John of the Cross & The Song of Songs: Mysticism, Eroticism, and Centering Prayer

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    In these sessions, Netanel Miles-Yépez (who shares the same surname as his subject, Juan de Yépes) will discuss how the Spanish saint, better known as John of the Cross, gives instruction in contemplative prayer in terms that seem strikingly similar to Centering Prayer, and uses the erotic imagery of the Song of Songs to describe

    $20
  • Icons as Portals for Unlocking the Contemplative Heart via Zoom

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    Led by Mary Atalo, a half-day retreat sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington. Icons, 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,

    $25
  • Contemplative Group Spiritual Direction via Zoom

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    Contemplative Group Spiritual Direction via Zoom A conversation with spiritual directors Carol Fryer and Lindsay Boyer Saturday, March 26th, 2pm to 3:30pm Eastern Time Group 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

    Free
  • Virtual Silent Saturday with Fr Bill Sheehan “Finding the Place of the Heart”

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    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." Fr.

    Free
  • Mystic Series: Gift of Tears

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    In-person and via Zoom at the Center for Contemplative Living in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, USA In 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

    $20
  • Physio Divina – Embodied Centering Prayer Half-Day Retreat
 – via Zoom

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    Physio Divina - Sept 3, 2022 Online Embodied Centering Prayer Half Day Retreat https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09 Meeting Id: 921-8585-4185 Password: 730086 An Online (Zoom) 2 ½ hour Centering Prayer retreat will be offered on the first

    Free
  • Fall Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico – via Zoom

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    "Dying to New Life: Journey Through Aging" I am telling you the truth a grain of wheat remains no more than a single grain unless it is dropped into the

    Free
  • Global Conversation for Contemplative Outreach Community – via Zoom

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    "Sharing the Vision," offered via Zoom All 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