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Eight Day Centering Prayer Retreat
St. Mary's Sewanee 770 St. Mary's Lane, TN, United StatesJoin us for eight days of Centering Prayer practice, experiencing the fellowship of sacred silence. This retreat will be lead by seasoned and trained Centering Prayer facilitators. Participants will have the opportunity to join multiple Centering Prayer sits throughout the day, Meditation in Motion gentle stretching yoga-type sessions, BodyWork therapy (gentle touch, over the clothing,
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The Tree of Life: Esoteric Christianity and the Perennial Mystical Tradition: In person and online
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesEsoteric Christianity delves into the hidden, mystical dimensions of Christian teachings, emphasizing personal spiritual experience over doctrine. It deeply explores divine wisdom, inner transformation, and powerful, energizing symbols. The Perennial Mystical Tradition explores the fundamental and universal truths of spirituality. It emphasizes direct, personal encounters with the Divine and transcendent experiences, suggesting that at their
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Brother Lawrence and Practice of the Presence with Carmen Acevedo Butcher – via Zoom
Zoom!Do you have your summer spiritual reading list ready yet? This book is one to add! Join us for a delightful introduction to Brother Lawrence, a humble mystic with a powerful take on faith, love and practicing presence. Carmen Acevedo Butcher translated writings by and about him in her 2022 book Practice of the Presence.
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 3 (via Zoom)
Internet - OnlineSession 3. Letting Go of Thoughts Theme: Thoughts are inevitable; the practice is about returning gently. “Centering Prayer is not about developing concentration or attaining a clear mind. It is about letting go, making space, unclenching—thought by thought.” — Cynthia Bourgeault Step into Stillness Pause from the noise of daily life and reconnect with the
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Telluride Pastors, Teachers, and Leaders Retreat: A Christian Contemplative Retreat for Rest and Renewal
Christ Church Telluride 434 W Columbia Ave, Telluride, NE, United StatesA Christian Contemplative Retreat for Rest, Renewal, and Return Rest and Renewal through contemplative practices while immersed in the majestic San Juan Mountains. Return refreshed and with contemplative practices and tools to incorporate into your life, ministry, and congregation. June 7–11, 2026, in beautiful Telluride, Colorado Beginning the evening of June 7th Concluding the morning
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10-day Contemplative Listening, aka “Post Post” retreat
Mercy Center Auburn 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA, United StatesThis is a retreat for those who have attended multiple intensive and post-intensive 8-10 day retreats and find themselves desiring yet longer sessions of Centering Prayer in community. See flyer for more information. Pre-requisite: Two or more post-intensive Centering Prayer retreats given by Contemplative Outreach. This is a guideline, not a rule. Please speak with
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Six-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Cedarbrake Renewal Center 5602 Hwy 317, Belton, TX, United StatesPlease join us for an extended time of prayer, silence and solitude at Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton, Texas. This silent retreat will be held in The Lodge and Driscoll Hall and will be facilitated by Pamela Begeman. The retreat includes three-hours of Centering Prayer each day plus an evening Lectio Divina and compline service;
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Centering Prayer Retreat
Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA, United StatesThis 6-day retreat will be an in-depth retreat for those experienced in Centering Prayer. The retreat will facilitate entrance into a more profound level of spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence, solitude, and community, with an opportunity to spend extended time in deep silence in community to encourage a more intimate union with God.
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Eight-Day Intensive & Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesEnter into a more profound level of spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence and community. The Eight-Day Intensive and concurrent Post-Intensive Retreat is designed to strengthen one's discipline and practice of Centering Prayer. We will be in grand silence. The Intensive also provides a conceptual framework for the prayer through the viewing of selected
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A Morning of Peace and Refreshment – via Zoom
Online Zoom , Select a Country:An online Centering Prayer mini-retreat In this gathering we rest in periods of silent prayer, contemplative breaks and finish with lectio divina. There is no fee for this event, but a donation to Contemplative Outreach is greatly appreciated, which you can do here. If you are new to a silent practice of prayer, please review beforehand
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Foretaste of Faith & Science Conference
Internet - OnlineWe invite you to a foretaste of the first, regularly scheduled, interfaith, Faith and Science Conference in Rome. The foretaste is scheduled for Saturday, 27 June 2026 as described on its registration website Foretaste of Faith & Science Conference. It will consist of discussions with some of the following conference speakers: Dr. Federico Faggin, inventor
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Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA, United StatesJoin Sr. Ruth Ann for our new Centering Prayer Series, offered every other month. This ongoing retreat invites you to broaden and deepen your Centering Prayer practice in a warm and welcoming environment. Come once or come to them all—each session stands on its own while also supporting a growing contemplative rhythm. Together, we’ll explore
$275.00
