Workshop
Guard of the Heart via Zoom
Internet - Online , United States“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 Humanity of Thomas Merton
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThough Thomas Merton lived as a contemplative monk studying, writing, and praying, he remained vulnerable in his humanity, making him most accessible to us. Seen through the lens of grace, Merton’s teaching can help us learn to reach for God through our imperfections. During our time together, we will focus on developing a relationship with
Human Condition – Via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesThis 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
Divine Therapy Workshop – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesDivine 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
Introduction to Centering Prayer as an 11th-Step Practice for those in 12-Step Programs
Internet - Online , United StatesThe primary purpose of the 12-Step outreach team of Contemplative Outreach Northwest is to deepen our practice of the 11th step: “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” We try
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesIn this introductory workshop, you will learn the ancient method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet, reflective atmosphere. We will cover the history, psychology, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question-and-answer session are included.
The Dynamic Center of Being: Awakening to Unity through Centering Prayer with David Frenette via Zoom
Internet - Online , United States11am – 1pm Pacific Time (noon Mountain; 1pm Central; 2pm Eastern; 7pm London (BST); UTC 19:00) Free; suggested donation $35 USD Many of us struggle these days with fear, outrage and uncertainty in the face of personal and global change, loss and collapse. All these struggles share a single root: a sense of separation —
Mystical Experiences: Uncommon & Common
Center for Contemplative Living in Elm Grove WI 890 Elm Grove Road, The Village Court, WI, United StatesThursday, Nov 18, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM In Person at the Center for Contemplative Living, Elm Grove, WI. or VIA ZOOM Register for $10 or for FREE and Zoom link will be emailed with your registration confirmation. Please see the link below to register. Mystic Series: Join Debbie Harmon as she explores
C.G. Jung Through a Christian Contemplative Lens
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesC.G. Jung is important to contemporary Christian spirituality. Building on the work of Morton Kelsey, John A. Sanford, and Robert A. Johnson, we will explore how Jungian topics can help deepen our spiritual life. The Jungian world of archetypes integrates in Christian mysticism, prayer, and practice, and understanding these helps to nurture our souls and
Advent Retreat: Incarnation as Practice – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesThis online retreat is an entry into an intentional Advent where we are invited to pause, listen, reflect, and be renewed in our relationship with the Indwelling Presence through prayerful, silence, solitude and community. During this three-day retreat, we will practice Incarnation through intentional silence, solitude, listening, resting and stillness. This retreat is about spaciousness
Introduction to Lectio Divina Workshop: In Person or Zoom
Center for Contemplative Living in Elm Grove WI 890 Elm Grove Road, The Village Court, WI, United StatesSaturday, December 4, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm In Person at the Center for Contemplative Living, Elm Grove, WI or Via ZOOM Register for $20 or for FREE on the website, and a Zoom link will be emailed with your registration confirmation. Please see the link below to register. "Praying the Scriptures" or
Lectio Divina Introductory Workshop for Advent
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThis workshop introduces the method of Lectio Divina, to pray sacred scripture. Through reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the Word of God, one’s relationship with God is nourished and deepened. Scripture will be appropriate for the Advent season. Both individual and group experiences will be provided. Please see the link below for more information
