• The Astounding Bernadette Roberts: Insights and Experiences of a Modern Christian Mystic

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    Fr. Thomas Keating considered Bernadette's book, The Experience of No-Self, to be "one of the best ... since St. John of the Cross. An amazing book, it clarifies the higher regions of the spiritual path." Combining prodigious intelligence and psychological acumen with her own astonishing mystical journey, she boldly plunges into territory usually left unexplored.

  • ​ Introduction to Centering Prayer (via Zoom)

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    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. This

    $40
  • Introduction to Centering Prayer via Zoom

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    Have you been longing for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God? The method of Centering Prayer, a traditional form of Christian contemplative prayer, gives you a way to say “yes” to God’s presence and action in your life. Come to learn the method or to renew your practice and go deeper. Our half-day format

    $25.00
  • The Welcoming Prayer via Zoom – For Those Who Practice Centering Prayer

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    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

    $35
  • Raimon Panikkar’s Christophany: A Day of Engagement, Reflection, and Contemplation

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    Raimon Panikkar was simultaneously philosopher, theologian, mystic, poet, and Catholic priest. A notable influence on Cynthia Bourgeault and Fr. Thomas Keating, he was a major contributor to the modern study of comparative religion and interreligious dialogue. In this program, we’ll engage Christophany, Panikkar’s seminal work, and its call for the relationship with God for which

  • A Taste of the Spirituality of Hildegard of Bingen – A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom – via zoom

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    As a Benedictine Abbess, preacher, author, healer, composer, counselor to kings, popes, and now Saint and Doctor of the Church, Hildegard offers us a deep spirituality that has stood the test of the ages. From her 11th century abbey in Bingen, Germany, flowed a kaleidoscope of wisdom. We will explore some of its themes in

    $10
  • Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop – via Zoom

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    hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Chicago This workshop will introduce you to the method of Centering Prayer and experience this prayer of silence. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian prayer rooted in the ancient contemplative tradition. Its purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through silence and stillness. There will be opportunities

    $20
  • The Welcoming Prayer – via Zoom

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    Led by Mary Dwyer The Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God's presence and action in the midst of the ordinary routines of our daily lives. To practice Welcoming allows us to make choices free of the domination of the false self system. We begin to respond rather than automatically react to life on life's

    $25
  • Contemplation and Caring for Creation

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    This day-long immersion will explore the ways contemplation can support the healing of our planet. Participants will explore methods of prayer to awaken to God’s presence in the natural world to help us better care for creation in our daily lives. The day will include periods of silence, “forest bathing,” and mindful exploration. Participants will

  • Presence, Prayer and Writing from the Heart Retreat

    Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT, United States

    “The stories people tell have a way of taking care of them. If a story comes to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive." - Barry Lopez in Crow and Weasel All of us have myriad

    $350
  • Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    In 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. Please see the link below for more information and registration.

  • The Welcoming Prayer

    St. Mary's Episcopal Church, High Point, NC 108 W. Farriss Ave., High Point, NC, United States

    The Welcoming Prayer is an incarnational method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to people and events in daily life. This “consent-on-the-go” embodied practice deepens our relationship with God as we move through the ordinary activities of our day, helping us to stay in the presence of God

    $20.00