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SUMMARY:Deepening Spiritual Practice through Three-Centered Awareness - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Phileena Nikole \nThree-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. \nAre you curious about the deeper\, subtle\, life-changing dynamics of contemplative prayer? Do you feel stuck in your practice and desire to progress? Are you wondering how to more regularly bring the gifts of your sitting practice into your daily experiences of life and relationships? \nIf so\, join Phileena for this online contemplative experience. During our time together\, Phileena will offer a mix of foundational teaching\, guided group contemplation\, and three-centered awareness practice. This event will include a session of Centering Prayer \nTime listed is Mountain Time (Denver\, Colorado)\nClick the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/deepening-spiritual-practice-through-three-centered-awareness-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Two Session Event: February 27th and 28th\, 2023 from 6 PM to 8 PM (Central) each day. \nThe 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 who is in that secret place\, and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6) \nThe Introduction will guide you through the method of Centering Prayer and let you experience this prayer of silence. Centering Prayer’s purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through silence and stillness. The presentation will include the conceptual background of Centering Prayer\, psychological processes\, and insights into establishing Centering Prayer as a way of life. There will be opportunities for discussion as well as invitations into prayerful presence. \nThis workshop is divided into four conferences across two days. Conferences 1 & 2 are on February 27 and conferences 3 & 4 on February 28. We plan to continue with 4 Follow-Up sessions at later dates. \nTo join us online\, please email Sandra at: sandyandkali@sbcglobal.net.\nFree will donation: $20 suggested. Click in the Event Website at the bottom of the page to donate to Contemplative Outreach Chicago. \nPresenters:\nAlan Krema  is a commissioned Contemplative Outreach presenter of Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer. He is a Wisdom student of Cynthia Bourgeault and facilitates groups based on the Wisdom Way of Knowing. He has completed the Living School program at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Alan served from 2016-2022 as chapter coordinator for Contemplative Outreach Chicago and is enrolled in the Shalem Institute program for Group Spiritual Leadership. \nSandra Janowski is a retired Social Worker\, Addiction Counselor and Community College Adjunct Instructor. In 2009 she completed a two year program in Spiritual Companionship and was commissioned by the Institute of Spiritual Companionship. Starting in 2016 Sandra became  a member of the Chicago Chapter “Circle of Service” and  has served as the Coordinator of Facilitators since 2018. In 2021 she was commissioned by Contemplative Outreach as a Centering Prayer Presenter. Currently she hosts a weekly Centering Prayer group on Meditation Chapel and co hosts a group at St Simon’s Episcopal Church. Sandra will be co-leading a seven day Silent Retreat at Sienna Center July 23 to July 29\, 2023. She has 3 children\, 4 granddaughters and 3 great-granddaughters.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-via-zoom-5/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Chicago":MAILTO:registrar@centeringprayerchicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T150000
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SUMMARY:What Does Centering Prayer Have to Offer the 21st Century?  (via Zoom and in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Adam Bucko and Rory McEntee \nWhat 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 Christian tradition\, and what do these structures of contemplative spirituality have to offer us today? Looking forward\, what might we need to add or subtract from these structures to develop a robust contemplative life in the 21st century? How do the challenges we face today differ\, as well as overlap\, from those in the past? And how can Centering Prayer address the challenges of a broken world in which our contemporary journeys are embedded? \nRory McEntee will follow up Adam’s talk with reflections on interspiritual dimensions of Father Keating’s teachings and contemplative life. How might the two major projects of Fr. Keating’s later life\, the Centering Prayer movement and the interspiritual “Snowmass Conferences\,” come together? What might be gleamed for the Centering Prayer movement from this other half of Fr. Keating’s (inter)spiritual work in the world? Is an openness to other ways of being spiritual and/or religious necessary for contemplative lives in the 21st century? If so\, what is a proper way of orienting ourselves within such openness? Answering such questions leads us beyond tolerance for other religious traditions towards an abiding love for them\, as Fr. Keating often spoke of. For some\, it may even lead to a deep engagement in our contemplative lives with those outside the boundaries of traditional Christianity\, even while remaining anchored to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. \nIn a final session\, Adam and Rory will lead a dialogue around “new monasticism\,” engaging one another as well as the audience. They will look back at their co-authored book from 2015\, The New Monasticism: An Interspiritual Manifesto for Contemplative Living\, and discuss what still feels relevant\, and what has changed since then. As new monasticism aims to translate practices from monastic and other contemplative traditions into modern lives\, as well as broaden ideas of what ‘total commitment’ to a contemplative life looks like\, it resonates strongly with the Centering Prayer movement. Our hope is this discussion will lead to a robust Q&A dialogue with conference participants around the most pressing questions in our contemplative journeys today. This event will include two sessions of Centering Prayer \nTime listed is Mountain Time (Denver\, Colorado) \nClick the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/what-does-centering-prayer-have-to-offer-the-21st-century-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20230103T213308Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Lectio Divina - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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 were aware of God’s presence. \nMany of you are quite familiar with Centering Prayer\, and have experienced how it has deepened your relationship with God. In this workshop\, you will learn the basics of Lectio Divina\, experience it in a guided setting\, and be able to ask questions and share experiences with the presenter and your fellow participants. \nDuring Lectio Divina\, the practitioner listens to the text of the Bible with the “ear of the heart\,” as if one is in conversation with God. Lectio Divina includes moments of reading (lectio)\, reflecting on (meditatio)\, responding to (oratio) and resting in (contemplatio) the Word of God with the aim of nourishing and deepening one’s relationship with the Divine. \nLectio Divina will bring you into a more intimate sense of the presence of God in the word of Scripture\, and you will experience that grace this word has to influence\, and indeed transform your life. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-lectio-divina-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20221212T145922Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Summit - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join the two-day Centering Prayer Summit: a teachings & practice event. \nHear from these teachers:\n– Cynthia Bourgeault\n– Fr. Carl Arico\n– Carl McColman\n– Colleen Thomas\n– Phileena Nikole\n– Mary Dwyer\n– Adam Bucko\n– Nhien Vuong \nPresentation Titles:\n– The Mystical Roots of Centering Prayer\n– From Prayer to Protest: On Being an Engaged Contemplative in the World\n– The Enneagram of Soul: From Vice to Virtue\n– What the heck is Divine Therapy and why should we want it?\n– Obstacles to Grace in Centering Prayer\n– & more. \nVisit https://www.centeringprayersummit.com/ for details and to register!\nHosted by Closer Than Breath
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-summit-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T113000
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CREATED:20221214T190429Z
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SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Exploring the Why\, What and How of Centering Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Start or Deepen a Centering Prayer practice. A free\, 90-minute offering. \n​Back to Basics: Exploring the Why\, What\, & How of Centering Prayer​ \nWe’ll explore: \n— Opening to God and peace within\n— Silence as the universal language of God\n— How to practice Centering Prayer meditation\n— Mystical union with God and why it matters \nThis event is perfect for two kinds of people: \n1. Those who are unfamiliar and want to explore this unique contemplative practice (how about a new meditation practice for 2023 ?) \n2. And seasoned practitioners that want to return to the basics\, take “beginners mind” into your practice\, or reset your and clarify the why and intention behind your practice. \nLed by Keith Kristich\, commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer\, Founder of Closer Than Breath \nWe hope you join us!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/back-to-basics-exploring-the-why-what-and-how-of-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T120000
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CREATED:20220920T174705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T174705Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Keating and the Snowmass Dialogue - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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\, The Common Heart\, An Experience of Interreligious Dialogue. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/thomas-keating-and-the-snowmass-dialogue-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20221026T155953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T155953Z
UID:128990-1668709800-1668717000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:A Look at The Gospel of Matthew - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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 practice of Lectio Divina\, praying with the scriptures.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-look-at-the-gospel-of-matthew-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin":MAILTO:akoerner45@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20220817T001558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T001558Z
UID:127370-1668243600-1668254400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Thomases:   Entering the Woods of Awareness with Thomas Keating and Thomas Berry - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:With each passing day it seems our world is becoming more divided and polarized. Media commentators continually assure us that humanity is becoming more separated by the minute. Against this background of division\, our common experiences of a global pandemic\, the meteoric rise of information and misinformation\, and the constant drumbeat of climate change evidence the increasing connectedness of our 21st century world. It seems we are torn apart and brought together at the same time. \nAnd what about the spiritual paths we choose? Is the spiritual realm immune from these opposing forces of separation and connection? Challenging times call for wise guides. Fortunately\, two guides named Thomas offer insights for these confusing and mysterious times. Rick Klein weaves together Thomas Keating’s inner spiritual wisdom with Thomas Berry’s outer spiritual and scientific wisdom\, creating an emerging story of hope for the future. \nIn this course\, Rick Klein will speak about the parallels and divergences between the paths of Thomas Berry and Thomas Keating. Rick is convinced “the only way to fully follow either the road of Thomas Berry or the road of Thomas Keating\, is to travel both roads. Not one followed by the other\, but both roads at the same time. Although the roads appear separate\, they are in essence forever linked. Berry’s Universe Story and Keating’s Spiritual Journey connect whenever … action meets contemplation\, matter meets spirit\, being meets doing\, meaning meets purpose … in intentional awareness” \nThis class will include a session of Centering Prayer \nAbout Rick Klein \nRick gives talks and workshops on contemplative spirituality throughout Colorado. He is a teacher of Centering Prayer and has presented workshops on science and spirituality\, compassion\, and mysticism at the Center for Contemplative Living. He is a past facilitator and teacher in the Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program offered by Benet Hill Monastery. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time \nRegister at the link below
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-tale-of-two-thomases-entering-the-woods-of-awareness-with-thomas-keating-and-thomas-berry-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20220920T175037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T175056Z
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SUMMARY:Praying with Sacred Images - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:“Blessed are the pure in heart\, for they shall see God.”\n– Matthew 5:8 \nContemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join us Saturday\, Oct. 16 for half-day retreat (via Zoom) focusing on “Praying with Sacred Images” led by Rev. Carole Crumley. \nJesus tells his followers that there is a graced way of seeing that draws us toward God. Praying with holy icons\, an ancient-yet-ever-new spiritual practice\, is a vital way of training the contemplative eye for this graced way of seeing. It is a precious means of teaching\, prayer and opening to divine presence. Praying with sacred images is a way of schooling the spiritual eye\, inviting us deeper into the wholeness/oneness of God and sensitizing us to letting everything we see become a potential icon of God.\nOur time will include some sharing of our own experiences of praying with sacred images as well as time to be together in prayer with a holy icon. \nRev. Carole  Crumley is the retired senior program director of Shalem Institute and former canon educator and founder of the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage at Washington National Cathedral. A sought-after retreat and conference leader\, Carole continues to teach and lead pilgrimages to sacred sites in Europe\, the Middle East\, and the U.S. Carole is a lover of storytelling\, moveable feasts\, and country music. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/praying-with-sacred-images-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20211210T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T163134Z
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SUMMARY:Lectio Divina Presenter Enrichment via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONEMENT \nWe regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control\, our planned gathering on Saturday July 9th with Julie Saad has to be postponed. \nWe will be in touch as soon as possible to those who have registered with a revised date.  Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused and with thanks for your understanding. \nIn Friendship\nLesley\, on behalf of the Lectio Divina Service Team of Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. \n+++ \nA 90-minute enrichment program for presenters of Lectio Divina Introductory Workshop featuring a presentation by Julie Saad\, former Team Leader of the Lectio Divina Service Team and author of Contemplative Life: Discovering Our Path into the Heart of God (published 11/7/21). Time will be provided for questions and sharing\, as well as Lectio Divina practice. \nInvitations will be sent to all Lectio Divina commissioned presenters as well as presenters-in-training. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Mike Potter.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lectio-divina-presenter-enrichment-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
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SUMMARY:Sister Kathleen Deignan\, CND  ​”Thomas Merton: Guide Through the Dark Night of Earth” – via zoom
DESCRIPTION:Among the great luminaries of the Christian spiritual tradition\, the modern master\, Thomas Merton\, shines a penetrating light upon our challenging lives and times. More than half a century after his death\, Merton grows in stature and relevance as a pattern of integral ecological consciousness becomes evident throughout his written corpus as its complexity and unity become more transparent with time. As the contemporary ecological crisis deepens\, we urgently require more than instrumental remedies to stem the life-loss of our ecosphere suffered at human hands. We need a penetrating understanding of the more troubling and mysterious pathology underlying it: why\, indeed\, have we plundered our planetary paradise? \nThis was the difficult “koan” Merton carried to fruition as he explored the congenital disorientation of spirit that exiles us from our common home in the community of creation. Having suffered such exile\, he recovered from it\, and taught a holistic therapy of contemplative living that can restore our ecological consciousness\, conscience\, and practice. This program will explore Merton’s wisdom for the Dark Night of Earth. \nThis event will include 20 minutes of Centering Prayer.   \nTime listed is Mountain Time. \nClick the Link Below for Registration Information
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/sister-kathleen-deignan-cpd-%e2%80%8bthomas-merton-guide-through-the-dark-night-of-earth-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20220110T170834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T170834Z
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SUMMARY:Cynthia Bourgeault on “Thomas Keating:  The Last Thirty Years” - Hybrid Event
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver Colorado. \nThis is a hybrid presentation being conducted both in person at The Center and online via Zoom videoconference. \nThe Contemplative Outreach of Colorado annual conference is March 26\, 2022\, featuring Cynthia Bourgeault. Cynthia’s talk will be on “Thomas Keating: The Last Thirty Years\,” in which she will explore his life as he passed through two significant stages of the journey – The Dark Night of the Spirit and the gradual awakening to the Unitive. \nTime listed are Mountain Time \nClick the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/cynthia-bourgeault-on-thomas-keating-the-last-thirty-years-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20220207T201443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T201443Z
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SUMMARY:The Welcoming Prayer via Zoom - For Those Who Practice Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:In this time of pandemic with so much to deal with\, the practice of The Welcoming Prayer can be most helpful. The Welcoming 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. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.” \nA reliable internet connection with the capability for audio and video is required. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion. Prerequisite: Introduction to Centering Prayer or an established Centering Prayer practice. \nRetreat Director: Sister Mary McGehee\, OSB
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-welcoming-prayer-via-zoom-for-those-who-practice-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center%2C Cullman%2C Alabama":MAILTO:retreats@shmon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20220207T210155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T210155Z
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SUMMARY:​  Introduction to Centering Prayer (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a form of Christian prayer rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition. Its purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. This time of pandemic has led many to seek to deepen their relationship with God through this wordless prayer of contemplation. \nThis workshop/retreat is designed for those new to Centering Prayer and will be held over Zoom. A reliable internet connection with the capability for audio and video is required. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion. \nRetreat Director: Sister Mary McGehee
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/%e2%80%8b-introduction-to-centering-prayer-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center%2C Cullman%2C Alabama":MAILTO:retreats@shmon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20220104T180835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T222539Z
UID:120401-1645354800-1645362000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:David Frenette Workshop - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. \nSilence Speaking\, Stillness Acting: Centering Prayer\, Contemplative Petition and Unity\nSunday February 20\, 2022 via Zoom\n11am – 1pm Pacific Time (noon Mountain; 1pm Central; 2pm Eastern; London (BST) 7pm; UTC 19:00)\nFree; suggested donation $35 USD \nHelp!  Our world\, our loved ones and we ourselves are in need of help.  Always\, and it seems especially\, now. How can we use our Centering Prayer practice to connect with the needs around us and to pray for help in a way that is aligned with our contemplative journey? \nThis workshop will explore the practice of contemplative petition: prayers of intercession flowing from the dynamic silence and stillness of Centering Prayer. Contemplative petition can help embody our Centering Prayer practice with intention\, connecting it with our human needs and the needs of the world. This is not just “praying for what we want” in a materialistic or magical-thinking way. This practice is about surrendering into God in trust\, as ultimately\, contemplative petition is God in us\, praying for God in others. \nWe will learn how Centering Prayer’s greatest relevance for our contemporary world is in the way it can flow into contemplative petition and contemplative service\, into what happens off the prayer seat\, in the integration of silence and speech\, stillness and action. \nJoin us as we experientially learn three basic guidelines for a practice of contemplative petition.  We will have two short periods of Centering Prayer\, the first flowing into a group petition for a common need\, the second expressing itself in personalized petitions for a need of your own.  We will have small breakout groups for sharing and you will also receive a worksheet that will guide you in continuing your personal contemplative petition practice on your own. \nYou may also be interested in the 2021 November session\, The Dynamic Center of Being. \nThis event will be recorded for those that cannot attend the live version. \nAbout David Frenette: \nDavid Frenette\, author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God (Sounds True 2012)\, is a contemplative spiritual director\, mentor for other spiritual directors\, and spiritual writer. He co-created and co-led a contemplative retreat community where he lived as a monk for 10 years. He has an MA in transpersonal counseling psychology\, has been a trustee of Contemplative Outreach (the international Centering Prayer organization)\, an adjunct faculty member at Naropa University\, a founding member of Integral Spirituality\, and a teacher at leading retreat centers across the country. From 1983 until his death in 2018\, David’s spiritual father was the Trappist monk and founder of Centering Prayer\, Father Thomas Keating. Learn more about David here. \nRegister for the event here:
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/david-frenette-workshop-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20220110T170613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T170613Z
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SUMMARY:The Biology of the Human Condition - Hybrid event
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Center for Contemplative Living\, Denver Colorado. \nThis is a hybrid presentation\, conducted both in person at The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver\, Colorado and online via Zoom videoconference. \nPresentation description: Neuroscience research validates that contemplative practices\, like Centering Prayer\, are practical skills that rewire our entire being. Learn how the brain centers of compassion and connection are activated as our emotional centers become more regulated with contemplative prayer and the Divine Therapy that is initiated. \nDr. Christine O’Brien (Travers) has been involved with Contemplative Outreach since 1992. As a doctor for 37 years she has seen the powerful effects of spiritual belief on health. As a mother of seven children she knows the challenges of nurturing a family with loving kindness and compassion. As Medical Director of Whole Health Program for the Cheyenne VA Medical Center she uses research on neuroscience to validate and teach veterans about the human ability to transform in mind\, body and soul with contemplative practice. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time. \nClick on the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-biology-of-the-human-condition-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20211221T165901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T165918Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to The Welcoming Prayer
DESCRIPTION:“Martha\, Martha\, you are worried and anxious about many things … but one thing is needful.”\n-Luke 10:42 \nThe Mary and Martha story is an example of the focus we can bring to everyday life activities. As the Welcoming Prayer 40-day practice booklet reminds us: “To assist this process\, we need complementary practices. Centering Prayer teaches us consenting in stillness; the Welcoming Prayer practice teaches us consenting in activity.” \n“The Welcoming Prayer practice is a way of letting go into the present moment in the ordinary routines of daily life. It is used when your needs for security\, affection and control are frustrated or gratified and cause emotional reactions. It is a way of turning everything over to God …” Thomas Keating\, Open Mind\, Open Heart \nThe presenters are part of the community of the Center for Contemplative Living in Denver CO. Over the years they have been blessed through the presence and teachings of Thomas Keating OCSO\, and Mary Mrozowski as well as many other spiritual leaders. \nWe hope to see you at our workshop. May you be open to including the Welcoming Prayer in your invitation to the Holy Spirit to extend the walls of your inner room to all of life. \nTime listed is Mountain Time (Denver\, Colorado)\nClick the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-the-welcoming-prayer/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20211129T195922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T211840Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Organized and hosted by Keith Kristich\, this two-day Centering Prayer Summit is an opportunity to learn from 10 Centering Prayer teachers. \nJoin the Summit presenters:\n– David Frenette\n– Mary Dwyer\n– Rich Lewis\n– Nhien Vuong\n– Colleen Mae & more!\n– Fr. Carl Arico \nCynthia Bourgeault & Ted Jones will be offering the Keynote on  “The Evolving Consciousness of Thomas Keating.” \nJanuary 15 & 16\, 2022- see the link below for all details!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-summit/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20210816T001201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T001250Z
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SUMMARY:Deepening Spiritual Practice through Three-Centered Awareness - Online
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Phileena Heuertz of the Gravity Center\nSponsored by Contemplative Outreach Chicago \nThree-centered awareness is crucial for experiencing Divine Presence; mind\, heart\, and body coming online and cooperating together. But too often\, we experience shut-down in one or more of these centers. This limits our capacity for opening to Presence and receiving the integration and wholeness for which we long. \nAre you curious about the deeper\, subtle\, life-changing dynamics of contemplative prayer? Do you feel stuck in your practice and desire to progress? Are you wondering how to more regularly bring the gifts of your sitting practice into your daily experiences of life and relationships? \nIf so\, join Phileena Heuertz for this 3 hour online contemplative experience. During our time together\, Phileena will offer a mix of foundational teaching\, guided group contemplation\, and three-centered awareness practice. \nNote: All times are in Central Time Zone.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/deepening-spiritual-practice-through-three-centered-awareness/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Krema":MAILTO:alkrema@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20211108T171334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T171334Z
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SUMMARY:Standing on the Brink with Parker Palmer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The 12th Annual Contemplative Conference of the School for Contemplative Living. \nA livestream conversation with Parker Palmer at the intersection of contemplation\, compassion\, and courage\, which includes a period of Centering Prayer\, a period of lectio divina\, and breakout room discussions. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/standing-on-the-brink-with-parker-palmer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The School for Contemplative Living":MAILTO:livingschool12@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211026T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20210907T163756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T163934Z
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SUMMARY:Divine Therapy Workshop - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Divine Therapy is a six-week course that takes a more advanced look at the process of spiritual transformation. Fr. Keating integrates into his teachings St. John of the Cross’s Dark Night of the Soul\, also called the Night of Sense\, which describes a feeling of God’s absence in our lives or the “Biblical desert.” From there\, Fr. Keating moves into the Night of Spirit\, drawing on St. Theresa of Avila’s paradigm for spiritual transformation. He also shares his unique take on the Beatitudes\, explaining how they speak to the potential for dismantling the false-self system and healing our emotional programs for happiness. \nThis course is based on talks given by Fr. Thomas Keating on issues that surface after Centering Prayer has been practiced over an extended period of time. Topics include Night of Sense\, Night of Spirit\, What Contemplation is Not\, and Contemplation and Action. The class includes a twenty-minute period of centering prayer\, viewing the videotape and time for discussion. \nCourses 1 Basic Centering Prayer and 2 Human Condition are prerequisites. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time. Please register using the link below.  Two different time options are available for the six-week course.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/divine-therapy-workshop-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211026T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20210907T164124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T195749Z
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SUMMARY:Human Condition - Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course will begin introducing you to Fr. Keating’s core material of the Spiritual Journey Series and the process of healing our human condition. In these videotaped lectures\, he offers an evolutionary model for human development\, describes the pre-rational energy centers\, and introduces us to the concept of the false self with its afflictive emotions. You will learn how\, through the practice of Centering Prayer\, the Divine Therapist begins the process of dismantling our false self\, thereby healing our emotional wounds of a lifetime. \nCourse I\, Basic Centering Prayer\, is a prerequisite. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time and two different time options are available for this six-week course. Please register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/human-condition-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211002T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20210127T185827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T005104Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Welcoming Prayer Zoom Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Living Christlike through the busy schedule of life\, and all that life surprises us with. (At the bottom of this page a Zoom registration link is provided.) \nWelcoming Prayer\, a beautiful form of everyday contemplative prayer\, is accessible to all now. Anyone who was introduced to Welcoming Prayer has learned a new way of connecting with God through everyday events of life\, rather than worry about not finding enough time to sit in Centering Prayer or contemplation. \nWelcoming Prayer can enhance your contemplative life and Centering Prayer. It can redirect your energy and make your spiritual life meaningful and practical. Here below are what you will receive in a 3-hour Zoom retreat. \nIntroduction to Welcoming Prayer\nHuman Condition\nPrayer and Practice\nDivine Therapy\nWP and Movement 1\nWP and Movement 2\nWP and Movement 3 \nSet aside one day and take this program from the comfort of your home. Each session is about 20 minutes long with a 10 minutes break in between. You can interact with Fr. Jos while you are attending just like being in a regular classroom. You don’t need to download anything or call anyone. Just simply be home in your PJs and have a cup of coffee and relax\, learn\, and grow. Register now and you will be provided with a secure link for the Zoom Retreat. \nPlease register using the link below where it says “Event Website”\nhttps://withribbon.com/s/191328
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/welcoming-prayer-zoom-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20210831T195932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T195932Z
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SUMMARY:Six Continuing Sessions to the Introduction to Centering Prayer: ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:“Centering Prayer is a practice that sensitizes us to God’s presence that is already there.”\n– Thomas Keating \nThe inner world is not always familiar to us. Designed for beginners\, longtime practitioners have benefited from revisiting the basics from a new level. Bring your questions as we together become grounded in this prayer based on the monastic practices of the desert. \nThe class consists of a 30-minute video teaching by Fr. Thomas Keating\, and facilitated discussion. The book Open Mind Open Heart by Thomas Keating is the text to the class. \nFruits of Centering Prayer include: \n• responding rather than reacting to the events of life \n• nature our ability to live in the present moment \n• develop a nonjudgmental attitude of ourselves and others \nDates: Tuesday evenings\, September 28\, October 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and November 9 \nTime: 7:00 to 8:30 PM Central Time \nSponsored by: Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin \nDonations accepted (suggested $25) NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY DUE TO COST! \nContact and Facilitator: Christine Bender\, admin @contemplativeoutreachwisconsin.org\, 720-987-7433 \nThe Zoom link information will be sent together with the registration confirmation email. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/six-continuing-sessions-to-the-introduction-to-centering-prayer-zoom-only/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Living in Elm Grove WI\, 890 Elm Grove Road\, The Village Court\, WI\, 53122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin":MAILTO:bendercm@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210923T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20210909T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T194303Z
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SUMMARY:Heartfulness workshop - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:In the Heartfulness 9-week series\, Fr. Thomas Keating reminds us that we are called by God to open to a new reality that is our true Self … the image and likeness of God. The path to this true Self and all its fruits and gifts is the challenge of becoming fully human\, and to become fully human is to become fully divine. This is the fullness of life itself\, a life abiding in the grace and truth of Christ\, while at the same time\, fully being the unique person you are. Fr. Thomas calls this the journey of heartfulness\, and says that Centering Prayer might be thought of as heartfulness. Centering Prayer as contemplative prayer is a reflection on the mysteries of faith that has been digested and reflected upon and expressed in acts of love until it has simplified into a movement of the will that is becoming quasi-permanent – a way of occupying the mind and transferring it to the heart so that with practice it becomes more “heartfulness” than “mindfulness”. \nThis is a 9-week series beginning on Thursday\, September 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Mountain Time.  Please register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/heartfulness-workshop-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210920T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
CREATED:20210913T210441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T210441Z
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SUMMARY:Cloud of Unknowing\, 8-Week Live Course via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Over this eight week course\, we’ll embark on a fascinating journey together – one that will lead you toward living in the transforming presence of God within your innermost being. \nEach gathering includes time for teaching\, silent Centering Prayer\, and community conversation \nWe’ll explore core issues such as: \n— The tension between God’s “knowability” and “unknowability”\n— The unique role of the Mind and the Heart\n— Centering Prayer as a practice grounded in The Cloud\n— Mystical understandings of letting go of thoughts in Centering Prayer\n— God as the “Ground of Being” and how to experience this Ground through contemplative practice\n— Theoretical and (more importantly) experiential understanding of The Cloud’s teaching that “God is your being.”\n— The fundamental human facilities of being\, am-ness\, and is-ness.\n— The value AND limits of reason and logic as a way of approaching God
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/cloud-of-unknowing-8-week-live-course-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210914T143000
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SUMMARY:Basic Centering Prayer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:If you have taken the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop and want to make Centering Prayer a daily practice\, this six-week basic course is the next step. Each week\, you will view a video-taped talk on the Spiritual Journey by Fr. Thomas Keating\, followed by group discussion. The course will cover such topics as prayer as relationship with God\, the four levels of scriptural experience\, resting in God\, Centering Prayer as method\, and progress in Centering Prayer. \nThere are two different times to choose from for this six-week course. Times listed are Mountain Standard Time.  Please see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/basic-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210911T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210911T140000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introduction Zoom Retreat with Fr. Jos+
DESCRIPTION:Fr. Thomas Keating describes Centering Prayer as the keystone of a comprehensive commitment to the contemplative dimension of the Gospel\, manifesting as a deepening union with Christ\, and practical caring for others. This way of praying in silence opens our hearts and minds to consent to God’s presence and action beyond words\, responding to the call of the Holy Spirit. \nIn this small retreat\, you will be introduced to the concepts and methods of Centering Prayer. Presented by Fr. Jos\, who had been presenting this retreat for several years\, will capture your attention and keep you interested and make it enjoyable. Over 200 people have taken this retreat from Fr. Jos to date. You can ask questions just like in any other class even though we will be distanced from each other in person. The blessing of technology will help us become one group even though we will be sitting behind the screens in the comfort of our homes. Here below are topics that will be introduced and reflected in this retreat. \nIntroduction to Centering Prayer Practice\nPrayer As Relationship\nMethod of Centering Prayer\nThoughts And Use Of Sacred Word\nDeepening Our Relationship with God \nhttps://withribbon.com/s/191327\nPlease register using the link below. Times in Central time zone.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introduction-zoom-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210821T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T134332
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T011541Z
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SUMMARY:10th Centering Prayer and Enneagram Zoom Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“Centering Prayer and Enneagram” retreat is meant for anyone who wants to advance in their contemplative prayer practice with a deeper knowledge of who we are and why we do the things we do. Knowing who we are is the first step into growing in wisdom. Enneagram personality types will show us what motivates us and why some of us can focus\, learn\, pray\, and have a discipline of life better than others. \nThis online two-day retreat on zoom is a quick look into the Enneagrammic person in us. When we know what inspires us\, then it will be easier for us to pray and play. When we pray well\, we will play well\, meaning\, we will do whatever we do for living joyfully. \nSet aside one day and take this program from the comfort of your home. Each session is about 20 minutes long with a 10 minutes break in between. You can interact with Fr. Jos while you are attending just like being in a classroom. You don’t need to download anything or call anyone. Just simply be home in your PJs and have a cup of coffee and relax\, learn\, and grow. Register now and you will be provided with a secure link for the Zoom Retreat. The seats are limited to a maximum of 75. \n09:30 am Introduction and Prayer\n10: 00 am Session 1\n10: 50 am break\n11: 00 am Session 2\n11: 50 am Centering Prayer Session\n12: 10 pm Lunch break\n01: 00 pm Session 3\n01: 50 pm break\n02: 00 pm Session 4 \nPlease register using the link below. \nReviews:\nOver 440 people have taken this simple\, easy to understand presentation of Centering Prayer and Enneagram. A three-hour presentation that enhances your Centering Prayer Practice and discipline of prayer. What others say. \n“This retreat was very meaningful\, and helpful in my prayer life as well as in knowing myself better.” Margaret… London.\n“It helped me to deepen my own spiritual practice\, and also to learn more about myself.” Lia… Brazil.\n“What a blessing I had. I never imagined how easy it would be for me to understand\, and how practical the application is. Thank you.” John…. NC.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/10th-centering-prayer-and-enneagram-zoom-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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