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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Essentials: 3-week course - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Essentials: Foundations for Beginners & Practitioners \nFree\, 3 week online course exploring the “why\, what\, and how” of Centering Prayer. \nWe’ll Explore:​\n​\n• Opening to the Divine within and all around us \n• Divine therapy \n• The method of Centering Prayer \n• Dealing w/ thoughts during meditation \n• Mystical union with God and why it matters \nTaught by Keith Kristich and Marybeth Redmond \nMondays\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, 1:00-2:15pm Eastern (New York) Time \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-essentials-3-week-course-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261107T090000
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SUMMARY:Praying with the Aramaic Jesus: Finding Inspiration and Purpose (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joy Andrews Hayter \nYou all are shining radiance\, flowing together in time outside of time. Let go of trying to define or limit yourselves\, boxing in the radiance within: but let your inner light bear witness to the Holy within you\, shining forth all around you. —Matthew 5:14-15\, an interpretation from the Peshitta* text in Aramaic \nAs you read the passage above\, how does it sit with you? What sensations\, feelings\, images come up for you? \nWe already know that the words of Jesus are full of inspiration and advice on how to live a life with purpose and meaning\, anchored in the Living One. When we look at the words from the Aramaic—the language Jesus spoke—even more dimensionality shines forth\, almost like a prism that splits white light into its many colors. These additional dimensions tell us about our wholeness\, our oneness with the divine\, and about the love that can shine through us\, illuminating and inspiring our neighbors. \nYou might be wondering how this version of scripture above emerged so differently from what we read in a standard bible. The roots of many Aramaic words have multiple meanings\, inviting us to multiple levels of inference and exploration. In particular\, when we approach these readings with a deeper consciousness\, we may find these interpretations to be delightful fruit for our prayer life—our intimate walk with Ultimate Reality. \nIn this experiential presentation\, Joy will: \nShare how Jesus and his followers used Aramaic in their time.\nLead us in chants using the Aramaic language so we can explore the language’s pure sounds as Jesus (“Yeshua” in Aramaic) would have heard them.\nExplore two scripture verses with us in the style of Lectio Divina\, with a time for sharing.\nOur time together will also include 20 minutes of Centering Prayer. \nThis experience may inspire you to discover more dimensions within your own being\, and provide insight into how we might express the love that Yeshua encourages us to share. This presentation will include a Centering Prayer session. \nRecording Note: This event will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the Zoom recording within two weeks of the event. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time\, Denver\, Colorado \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/praying-with-the-aramaic-jesus-finding-inspiration-and-purpose-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Movement: Bringing Your Body into Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer provides many spiritual and emotional benefits. It leads us to an inner peace and connection to the Divine. In this experiential event we will practice how to bring that peace into your body\, and into your interactions with others. \nWe will engage in Barbara Dilley’s Contemplative Dance Practice. This practice incorporates seated meditation with improvised movement\, witnessing\, and collaboration. Participants will be guided through a warm-up and an explanation of the practice. After we practice\, we will spend some time discussing our experiences. No prior experience with dance\, movement\, or meditation necessary. This practice is suitable for all levels and abilities. We will have a period of Centering Prayer in this event. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-movement-bringing-your-body-into-your-practice/
LOCATION:St. Martin’s Episcopal Church\, Chicago\, 5700 W. Midway Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60644\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Chicago":MAILTO:registrar@centeringprayerchicago.org
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SUMMARY:Guard of the Heart – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:“One practice to bring the effects of contemplative prayer into daily life is traditionally known as “Guard of the Heart.” This consists of letting go of every emotional disturbance as it arises and before we start thinking about it. This method is more sophisticated than dismantling the emotional programs for happiness because it deals with the whole of life. It expresses our ongoing intention to be with God in the present moment and sustains it.” (Fr. Thomas Keating\, 2017) \nThis class will teach the practice of “Guard of the Heart” (Also referred to as “Watchfulness” or “Presence Practice”) and how it compliments our Centering Prayer\, and the practices of the Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Phrase. We will learn the three ways any afflictive thought or emotional disturbance can be instantly released as it arises. Join us for this enriching and deepening complementary practice. This class will include one 20-minute Centering Prayer session. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time. \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/guard-of-the-heart-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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SUMMARY:Becoming Aware and Releasing Obstacles to Grace Through Centering Prayer (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Mythic membership consciousness invites us to examine not only the groups and institutions we over‑identify with to belong\, but also the beliefs\, values\, family norms\, and cultural patterns that shape us. Through Centering Prayer\, we become aware of the emotional programs through which we seek happiness and belonging. While belonging is central to spiritual life\, this workshop invites us—through silence\, reflection\, and contemplative journaling—to gently release attachments that inhibit grace and open us to God\, freedom\, and deeper relationship with all creation. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nThis program will include morning and afternoon sessions of Centering Prayer. \nTimes listed below are in Eastern (New York) Time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/becoming-aware-and-releasing-obstacles-to-grace-through-centering-prayer-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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