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SUMMARY:Reflections on the Spiritual Journey: A Conversation via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:9am – 11am Central Time \nOffered online via Zoom \nThe language of the “spiritual journey” is central to Thomas Keatings’ contemplative vision and his writings. And he sees the practice of Centering Prayer as a good way to further that journey. \nIn this workshop we will have an unstructured conversation about the journey and the practice of Centering Prayer. It is open to the curious beginner\, the experienced practitioner\, and those in-between. \nCentering Prayer is a form of Christian silent mediation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an ever-increasing awareness of God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life. \nThe Rev. Tom Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, teaching Centering Prayer\, and leading retreats. \nPlease register using the link below.
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Series - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:The Mercy Center Centering Prayer Program presents: \nFoundations of Centering Prayer \nLive Online Saturday April 17\, 2021 \n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM USA Pacific Time \nBe still and know that I am God \n“Silence is God’s first language\,’ says the sixteenth century mystic John of the Cross. And silence is the normal context in which contemplative prayer takes place. But…there is silence and then there is silence. There is an outer silence\, and outer stoppinCentering Prayer\, g of the words and busy-ness\, but there is also a much more challenging interior silence …” – Cynthia Bourgeault \nCentering Prayer prepares us to more fully enter the interior silence and receive the gift of God’s presence\, beyond thoughts\, words and emotions. Centering Prayer facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer–verbal\, mental\, or affective prayer–into a receptive prayer of resting in God. It emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God. \nWhether you are new to Centering Prayer\, or you would like to deepen your practice\, it is helpful to look again at the foundations of the practice. \nPlease join us for a morning of online instruction\, group practice\, and opportunity for discussion and questions. \nA $20 donation is suggested to support the program; however\, any donation you are able to contribute is gratefully accepted. Your presence is most important. \nPlease register using the link below. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, and Centering Prayer coordinator at Mercy Center. Joy is dedicated to fostering contemplative practices such as Centering Prayer and others within the Christian Wisdom tradition that help us become aware of God’s ever-present love. As a scientist she sees in the physical world an expression of that love. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, retired psychologist\, and adjunct staff member at Mercy Center\, primarily serving on the Centering Prayer team. She has a special interest in participating in the reclamation of the Christian Wisdom tradition and fostering the contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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