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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
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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:20260501T145440
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210914T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210907T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T200229Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210127T185453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T011336Z
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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:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210420T175337Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210717T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200808T191257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T042138Z
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SUMMARY:9th 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
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-enneagram/
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:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210623T154718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T154718Z
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SUMMARY:Guard of the Heart\, A Traditional Way to Enrich Your Contemplative Practice via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:“Guard of the Heart … disposes us to let go of personal likes and dislikes and to accept painful situations as they arise.” \n“It deals with the whole of life. It expresses our ongoing intention to be with God in the present moment and sustains it.” \n– Fr. Thomas Keating as told to Bob Mischke \nRegister here (scroll down to event date): https://contemplativeoutreachofmarylandandwashington.org/retreats-events/half-day-retreats-intro-workshops/
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/guard-of-the-heart-a-traditional-way-to-enrich-your-contemplative-practice-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210626T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210623T155518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T155518Z
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SUMMARY:“The Cloud of Unknowing” via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:An anonymous Christian contemplative from the middle ages wrote the classic work The Cloud of Unknowing. Centering Prayer\, of course\, is based on this seminal work of spiritual practice. The whole of The Cloud of Unknowing is about contemplation. The practice of contemplation goes beyond the mind. It goes into unknowing. The author is insistent on this point. Our minds cannot grasp God because God is transcendent mystery. Therefore\, we must pray beyond the thinking mind. \nIn this half-day retreat\, we will seek to learn how to deepen our practice of Centering Prayer from the mysterious author of The Cloud of Unknowing. There is deep teaching in this work concerning how we deal with thoughts\, humility\, intention\, and growth in divine unity. \nLed by LJ Milone\nHaving practiced Centering Prayer for 17 years\, LJ Milone has gone deep into the Catholic tradition. His spirituality is greatly influenced by Francis of Assisi\, Meister Eckhart\, the Cloud of Unknowing\, Thomas Keating\, Richard Rohr\, Anthony De Mello\, and\, ultimately\, the teachings of Jesus. As a pastoral minister at a Catholic parish in Silver Spring\, MD\, he has served the faith formation needs of children\, as well as adults since June 2007. A leader of many retreats\, lectures\, and classes on the topics of the teachings of Jesus\, contemplative prayer\, Centering Prayer\, Christian mysticism\, and contemporary spirituality\, LJ is also a spiritual director receiving his training at the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction in Tucson\, AZ. \nRegister using this link (scroll to event date) https://contemplativeoutreachofmarylandandwashington.org/retreats-events/half-day-retreats-intro-workshops/
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-cloud-of-unknowing-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210503T204253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T204253Z
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SUMMARY:The Mystical Meaning of Silence via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join this free Centering Prayer workshop and unpack the Mystical Meaning of Silence by exploring \n– Silence as a path to the Divine Presence within\n– The mystical approach to silence and awareness\n– Opening to God beyond words and concepts \nCost: Free\nPresenter: Keith Kristich\, commissioned Centering Prayer presenter and certified mediation teacher \nSee the link below for details and to register. Event times are in Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-mystical-meaning-of-silence-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210502T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210422T173550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T173815Z
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SUMMARY:Closer Than Breath\, Six-Week Centering Prayer Course via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join the six-week Centering Prayer course to deepen your prayer and meditation. \nCloser Than Breath focuses on the Divine Indwelling at the heart of Centering Prayer teaching and practice. \nWith weekly\, bite-sized videos to deepen your practice and three optional contemplative prayer groups a week\, this course can be used to deepen your practice and commitment to God through Centering Prayer. \nGod is Closer Than Breath! \nSee the details in the link.\n-Keith
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/closer-than-breath-six-week-course-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Training,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210419T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210402T142955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T142955Z
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SUMMARY:Six-Week Centering Prayer and Divine Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Join this six-week program with Dr. Jana Rentzel as she presents on the psychological dimension of Centering Prayer known as “Divine Therapy\,” by which we become healed of our lifetime emotional wounds and grow more fully into who God created us to be. \n​You may have experienced that in entering the silence of prayer and meditation\, old memories and past trauma’s come to mind. Divine Therapy is a beautiful model by which we can understand the deep healing that takes place as we surrender or past pains into the hands of God. \nThis course will use Cynthia Bourgeault’s book\, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening as it’s primary text. \nDr. Jana Rentzel has a PhD in Spiritual Psychology and is a Spiritual Director and meditation teacher. \nWhen: Mondays April 19th – May 24th\, 12:00-2:00pm ET\nCost: Early bird $125 through April 13th\, $150 after midnight. \nSee the link below!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/six-week-centering-prayer-and-divine-therapy/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210410T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210402T143139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T143139Z
UID:113500-1618048800-1618054200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and Divine Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jana Rentzel as she presents on the psychological dimension of Centering Prayer known as “Divine Therapy\,” by which we become healed of our lifetime emotional wounds and grow more fully into who God created us to be. \n​You may have experienced that in entering the silence of prayer and meditation\, old memories and past trauma’s come to mind. Divine Therapy is a beautiful model by which we can understand the deep healing that takes place as we surrender or past pains into the hands of God. \nDr. Jana Rentzel has a PhD in Spiritual Psychology and is a Spiritual Director and meditation teacher. \nWhen: April 10th\, 10:00-11:30am ET.\nCost: Suggested $15 OR pay-from-the-heart\, paying what feels right for you. \nSee the details below!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-divine-therapy/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210320T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20210309T224348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T224348Z
UID:113080-1616248800-1616254200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:David Frenette Event: Contemplation and Opening to Unity Consciousness
DESCRIPTION:Join David Frenette as he presents on the spiritual journey and opening to what Fr. Thomas and other Christian mystics termed Unity Consciousness. \nThis event is hosted by Keith Kristich and the Closer Than Breath contemplative community. \nWhen: March 20th\, 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern Time\nCost: $15 (*no one denied due to lack of funds!) \n*Event is video recorded and sent out later for those that can’t attend live. \nClick the link below to see the details!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/david-frenette-event-contemplation-and-opening-to-unity-consciousness/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210220T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200831T211059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T044236Z
UID:108032-1613813400-1613833200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:7th Centering Prayer and Enneagram 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 one-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 45  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.  \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
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-enneagram-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:20201128T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200808T191757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T131615Z
UID:107277-1606555800-1606579200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and Enneagram 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 one-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.  \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\n02: 50 pm break\n03: 00 pm Session 5\n04: 00 pm Concluding Prayer \nRegistration Link: https://hobs.houseofblessings.org/hobsretreat/256/4th-centering-prayer-and-enneagram-retreat/
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-enneagram-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200921T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T210742Z
UID:108676-1603976400-1603985400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Wisdom\, Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:During this class we will examine wisdom as it is found in the Hebrew Scripture known as Wisdom Literature. We will explore what these books offered to the community of Israel\, look at how they are reflected in the New Testament and see how they are carried out in our contemplative community. \nFinally we consider the teachings of Thomas Keating and other contemporary spiritual writers to discover how ancient wisdom is made new again for our contemplative community. Wisdom is part of the mystery of Divine Presence in our lives and as such is constantly being revealed to us in ever deeper ways. This class provides the participants background information to passages they might use in prayer\, study or Lectio. \nSaint Augustine says that we cannot love what we do not know. Join us to learn more about wisdom and see where it leads. Each class has time for reflecting on questions suggested by scripture and then sharing what we discover from our own life experience. Sharing our own wisdom and listening to the wisdom of others gives us examples and insight into God at work in our daily lives. \nA printable online journal is provided. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/wisdom-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Murphy":MAILTO:tmurphy@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200909T193825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T194003Z
UID:108474-1603533600-1603540800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Richard Rohr\, OFM - "When Everything is Adrift"
DESCRIPTION:We are offered a tremendous opportunity in our day to change ourselves and our world. This opportunity may be described as a time of major regression\, denial of the past and even collapse! This is no exaggeration as we look at the state of our planet\, our worldwide politics of despair\, the abandonment of many religious traditions and Western Christianity in particular\, the loss of moral authority through the pedophilia crisis in the Catholic Church\, and what historians will probably refer to as the abandonment of truth. Not to mention the pandemic and its global effects. How do we rebuild on such a non-foundation? \nPlease see the event web link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/richard-rohr-ofm-when-everything-is-adrift/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Living\, 3650 Yates St\, Denver\, CO\, 80212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Murphy":MAILTO:tmurphy@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201022T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200921T210935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T210935Z
UID:108673-1603391400-1603400400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:A Contemplative Approach to Following your Inner Guidance
DESCRIPTION:In this single-evening class\, Dr. Reynold Ruslan Feldman\, the author of six books on practical wisdom\, will help us understand what wisdom is\, how we can tap into the aquafer of holy wisdom that lies deep within each of us\, and how we can follow its guidance. Using both Centering Prayer and several free-writing exercises\, he will open us to the only partially discovered riches of our true selves\, our birthright wisdom. Bring with you\, life experience\, curiosity\, a willingness to follow the promptings of the Spirit\, a notebook or paper\, and pens or pencils. \nReynold Ruslan Feldman\, Ph.D.\, is a “pro-tired” English professor\, dean\, and academic vice-president. He is also the author of 10 books\, the majority of which are on practical wisdom. The most recent\, Wisdom for Living-Learning to Follow Your Inner Guidance\, co-authored with Sharon Clark\, was published in July 2019 by John Hunt Publishing\, England. Besides three degrees from Yale\, Reynold has studied at Heidelberg University\, Germany\, and has taught in Germany\, Denmark\, and Indonesia as well as the United States. He is a 59-year practitioner of the Subud Spiritual Program and has studied Centering Prayer with both Fr. Keating and Sr. Joan Tuberty\, OSF. A linguist\, Reynold speaks eight languages. He currently lives with his wife\, Dr. Cedar Barstow\, in Boulder\, Colorado\, where they are members of St. John’s Episcopal Church. \n  \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-contemplative-approach-to-following-your-inner-guidance/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Murphy":MAILTO:tmurphy@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200825T202048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T201704Z
UID:107970-1600509600-1600515000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Rest in God\, Rest in Being
DESCRIPTION:In contemplative spirituality\, God is seen as the “Ground of Being\,” the ultimate source of all that is. \nPrayer and meditation are ways of learning to return to the simplicity of this ground\, our ground\, learning to rest in God by “just being.” \nJoin this 1.5 hour workshop over Zoom to explore Centering Prayer as a path into resting in God and the “Ground of Being” itself. \nSeptember 19th\, 10:00-11:30am Eastern Time (New York)\nSee details and register here: https://keith-kristich.ck.page/e708f41f97
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/rest-in-god-rest-in-being/
LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200706T171324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T171324Z
UID:106503-1596243600-1596292200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Before We Called God "God"
DESCRIPTION:“In the Presence of God there is neither male nor female\, white nor black\, Gentile nor Jew\, Protestant nor Catholic\, Hindu\, Buddhist\, nor Moslem\, but a human spirit stripped to the literal substance of itself before God”\n—Howard Thurman \nJoin this 1.5 hour workshop and explore: \nCentering Prayer as a direct path to Divine Presence\nContemplative prayer as a return to the Original Spiritual Experience\nThe relationship between Religion\, Spirituality\, & Mysticism \nSaturday\, August 1st\, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST \nRegister here: https://contemplativelight.teachable.com/p/before-we-called-god-god/ \nPresenter: Keith Kristich\, commissioned Centering Prayer presenter
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/before-we-called-god-god/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200618T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200513T234741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234741Z
UID:102028-1592467200-1592499600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis webinar retreat is for anyone seeking a deeper practice of Centering Prayer. You can find details of the program and registration form at https://www.houseofblessings.org \nFr. 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 webinar\, you will be introduced to the concepts and methods of Centering Prayer. Each Centering Prayer session will be followed by a twenty minutes sit to practice the same from the comfort of your home. PDF class notes will be provided by email at the end of the program so that you will have your own notes for further study and reference. The retreat director will be available for questions and answers while the webinar is in progress as well.  \nVisit https://www.houseofblessings.org to register for the webinar and study. 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-3/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200530T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200629T222814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T222814Z
UID:106349-1590825600-1590858000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Before We Called God "God"	Contemplation as the Return to the Original Religious Experience \n"In the Presence of God there is neither male nor female\, white nor black\, Gentile nor Jew\, Protestant nor Catholic\, Hindu\, Buddhist\, nor Moslem\, but a human spirit stripped to the literal substance of itself before God"\n	-Howard Thurman \nJoin this 1.5 hour workshop as we explore Centering Prayer as a direct path to the original experience with the Divine. \nMay 30th\, 10:00-11:30am ET \nRegister here: https://keith-kristich.ck.page/44845d8a89\n	Email: Keith@keithkristich.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200525T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200629T222810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T222810Z
UID:106346-1590393600-1590426000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Webcast: Contemplative Life Studies \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp-live \nEvery Monday at 10 am Central Time The House Of Blessings in Eureka Springs\, Arkansas is sponsoring a Contemplative Life Study. We are currently focused on Welcoming Prayer. This is a short 30 minutes study each week. This mini-weekly-retreats are available to anyone with an interest in doing contemplative study from the comfort of their homes\, especially in the current situation. Here is where you can attend the classes.  \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp-live \nOne time registration is required for all the upcoming classes. Read more on the site.  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200513T234745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234745Z
UID:102043-1589356800-1589389200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer\, Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Anytime webinar retreat is for anyone seeking a deeper practice of Centering Prayer. You can find details of the program and registration form at: https://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp \nFr. 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 webinar\, you will be introduced to the concepts and methods of Centering Prayer. Each Centering Prayer session will be followed by a twenty minutes sit to practice the same from the comfort of your home. PDF class notes will be provided by email at the end of the program so that you will have your own notes for further study and reference. The retreat director will be available for questions and answers while the webinar is in progress as well.  \nVisit https://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp to register for the anytime webinar and study. 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-5/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200511T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200513T234746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234746Z
UID:102045-1589184000-1589216400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Webcast: Contemplative Life Studies \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp-live \nEvery Monday at 10 am Central Time The House Of Blessings in Eureka Springs\, Arkansas is sponsoring a Contemplative Life Study. We are currently focused on Welcoming Prayer. This is a short 30 minutes study each week. This mini-weekly-retreats are available to anyone with an interest in doing contemplative study from the comfort of their homes\, especially in the current situation. Here is where you can attend the classes.  \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp-live \nOne time registration is required for all the upcoming classes. Read more on the site.  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/webinar/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200513T234746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T222811Z
UID:102047-1589011200-1589043600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer and the Way of Unknowing \n"God is not found in the soul by adding anything\, but by a process of subtraction."\n	–Meister Eckhart \nJoin this 1.5 hour Zoom session on Saturday May 9th\, 9:00-10:30am Eastern (New York) Time and explore: \nOpening to God in the "negative way"\n	Centering Prayer and "letting go" by way of subtraction\n	The ultimate mystery and intimacy of God\n	Uncertainty and unknowing\, finding peace in not knowing \nEmail keith@keithkristich.com or sign up directly here: https://keith-kristich.ck.page/2e4a6fc662
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/webinar-2/
LOCATION:Saint Johns Grace\, Zoom Meeting\, 51 Colonial Circle\, BUFFALO\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200508T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145440
CREATED:20200513T234746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234746Z
UID:102049-1588924800-1588957200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis webinar retreat is for anyone seeking a deeper practice of Centering Prayer. You can find details of the program and registration form at: https://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp \nFr. 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 webinar\, you will be introduced to the concepts and methods of Centering Prayer. Each Centering Prayer session will be followed by a twenty minutes sit to practice the same from the comfort of your home. PDF class notes will be provided by email at the end of the program so that you will have your own notes for further study and reference. The retreat director will be available for questions and answers while the webinar is in progress as well.  \nVisit https://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp to register for the webinar and study. 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-4/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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