• A Look at The Gospel of Matthew – via Zoom

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    Most of the Sunday Gospels read during the upcoming liturgical year, which begins with the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022, will be taken from the Gospel of Matthew. In this presentation we'll familiarize ourselves with Matthew and some of the passages we will be hearing. It will also prepare us for our weekly

    $10.00
  • Thomas Keating and the Snowmass Dialogue – via Zoom

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    Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join us Saturday, Nov. 19 for half-day retreat (via Zoom) focusing on “Thomas Keating and the Snowmass Dialogue” led by Netanel Miles-Yepez, who will report on the historical interfaith discussions among world religious leaders that took place at Snowmass, as described at length in his book,

    $25
  • Back to Basics: Exploring the Why, What and How of Centering Prayer – via Zoom

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    Start or Deepen a Centering Prayer practice. A free, 90-minute offering. ​Back to Basics: Exploring the Why, What, & How of Centering Prayer​ We'll explore: -- Opening to God and peace within -- Silence as the universal language of God -- How to practice Centering Prayer meditation -- Mystical union with God and why it

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  • Centering Prayer Summit – via Zoom

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    Join the two-day Centering Prayer Summit: a teachings & practice event. Hear from these teachers: - Cynthia Bourgeault - Fr. Carl Arico - Carl McColman - Colleen Thomas - Phileena Nikole - Mary Dwyer - Adam Bucko - Nhien Vuong Presentation Titles: - The Mystical Roots of Centering Prayer - From Prayer to Protest: On Being

    $99 – $125
  • Introduction to Lectio Divina – via Zoom

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    Lectio Divina, a Latin term for “divine reading,” is an ancient monastic practice of praying the Scriptures. The monks would gather in prayer and hear the scripture proclaimed. They would take a word or phrase that spoke to them into the activity of their day. Pondering this thought, ruminating through it throughout their work, they

    $20.00
  • What Does Centering Prayer Have to Offer the 21st Century? (via Zoom and in-person)

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    Presented by Adam Bucko and Rory McEntee What do Father Keating’s teachings have to offer us in the 21st century? In an initial talk, Adam Bucko will set the stage for our time together by first looking to the past. How can we understand Centering Prayer’s connections to the historical structures and frameworks of the

    $60.00
  • Introduction to Centering Prayer – via Zoom

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    Two Session Event: February 27th and 28th, 2023 from 6 PM to 8 PM (Central) each day. The Introduction to Centering Prayer explores the place of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. As Jesus said, “But when you pray, go to your private room and, when you have shut your door, pray to your Father

  • Deepening Spiritual Practice through Three-Centered Awareness – via Zoom

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    Presented by Phileena Nikole Three-centered awareness is crucial for experiencing Divine Presence; mind, heart, and body coming on-line and cooperating together. But too often, we experience shutdown in one or more of these centers. This limits our capacity for opening to Presence and receiving the integration and wholeness we long for. Are you curious about

    $40.00
  • Introduction to the Forgiveness Prayer – via Zoom

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    Is there someone in your life whom you find difficult to forgive? The Prayer of Forgiveness is a powerful prayer that can help you forgive at the deepest level of your being. During this class, you will receive instruction on this prayer, developed by Contemplative Outreach founding member Mary Mrozowski. You will also have an

    $20.00
  • Commissioned Presenter Gathering – via Zoom

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    As Thomas Keating stated in The Vision of Contemplative Outreach, we are an evolving community. We need your input as we explore how the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop can meet the changing needs of those we serve. Please join us to share your insights. Your participation on April 29th is important as we need to

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  • Introduction to Lectio Divina via Zoom (part one)

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    The Lectio Divina Service Team will present an Introduction to Monastic Lectio Divina. This two part workshop will teach you how to pray with Scripture, be open to the promptings of the Spirit and lead you to a deeper and more profound encounter with the Word of God. Part one : Saturday, August 5, 2023

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  • Introduction to Lectio Divina (part two) – via Zoom

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    The Lectio Divina Service Team will present an Introduction to Monastic Lectio Divina. This workshop will teach you how to pray with Scripture, be open to the promptings of the Spirit and lead you to a deeper and more profound encounter with the Word of God. Saturday, Aug 12, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern Time Further

    free will donation