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Everyone attending will share three sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer\, daily. The intensive retreat will hear and discuss teachings based on Fr. Thomas Keating’s The Spiritual Journey. Instead of teachings\, the post-intensive retreat includes an additional hour of Centering Prayer each day. You choose the track that works best for you. Lectio Divina will be offered daily\, as well as optional soul-friending with the staff. Silence is maintained throughout the retreat. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-intensive-and-post-intensive-centering-prayer-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CCE-6-day-intensive.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260413T153442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153442Z UID:162084-1778313600-1778328000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Sacred Circle Dance as a Form of Embodied Prayer DESCRIPTION:“God is not remote from us; . . . on the contrary\, at every moment God awaits us in the activity\, the work to be done\, which every moment brings.”\n– Teilhard de Chardin\, Hymn of the Universe \nDuring this in-person half-day retreat we’ll introduce contemplative dances from the Sacred Circle Dance tradition. These simple movements\, done in a group setting\, can help us unite mind\, heart\, and body to deepen our prayer practice. Together we’ll explore how the combination of music and movement can be a companion to Centering Prayer\, in which we open our hearts to consent to God’s presence and action within us. \nPresented by Suzi Kindervatter\, former COMW team member and veteran teacher of Sacred Circle Dance\, and Linda Hall\, co-coordinator of COMW. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/sacred-circle-dance-as-a-form-of-embodied-prayer-2/ LOCATION:St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 110 St Stephens Church Rd\, Crownsville\, Maryland\, 21032 CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Leaping-water-droplets-e1776094385910.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260216T194623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T194623Z UID:160970-1778317200-1778328000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Spring Silent Saturday DESCRIPTION:In this season of new life and promise\, it is good to take a quiet morning for Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal prayers with contemplative walks\, and time for private journaling\, reflection\, and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice. \nRegistration online at hsrcenter.com is appreciated but not required. A free will offering is gratefully appreciated.\n(Arrival 8:45 am)\nFor more information contact Sr. Chris at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818) 815-4480 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/spring-silent-saturday-3/ LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Chris Machado SSS":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260509T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260509T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260327T144817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T144817Z UID:161714-1778329800-1778340600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop -- via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking a path to explore or strengthen your inner connection with God at the centre of your being? \nCentering Prayer is a practice that leads to contemplation by opening oneself to God’s love\, healing\, and inner goodness; moreover\, it nurtures the soul’s desire to grow in kindness and compassion towards all. \nThe online workshop offers a glimpse into this practice through short inputs on the method of Centering Prayer\, along with times of silent practice together. \nYou are most welcome\, whether you are a beginner or simply desire to refresh your practice. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-via-zoom-6/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Online-workshop-e1774622863809.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260406T173803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T174630Z UID:161781-1778680800-1778684400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Practice Soul Friending\, Be a Soul Friend (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Practice Soul Friending\, Be a Soul Friend\nwith Cherry Haisten\nWednesday May 13\, 2026 via Zoom\n2-3pm Eastern Time (7pm UTC+1\, 1pm Central\, noon Mountain\, 11am Pacific)\nFree; suggested donation $25\nThis event will be recorded \nWhen it’s hard to know where we are on the spiritual journey\, hard to hear the still small voice\, hard to consent to God’s presence and action\, a companion—a soul friend—can help. In the Contemplative Outreach community and in small groups of Centering Prayer practitioners\, soul friending has always played a role. \nThomas Keating hoped that all Centering Prayer groups would evolve into soul friending groups in which participants could experience friendship as “a step toward the love and knowledge of God.” Aelred of Rievaulx called this kind of companioning “spiritual friendship.” In a developing relationship\, friendship may lead to intimacy\, to the deep knowledge of the Divine at the center of all creation. The practice of Centering Prayer opens us to a deeper awareness of the Divine through our repeated consent; in a group we can practice consenting to the presence and action of God in each other. The fruit of this practice may be an increased ability to see through the surface to the Christ within our companions and ultimately within each human being. \n“[T]he awareness of the deepest level in us is also an awareness of the deepest level in everyone else\,” wrote Thomas Keating in Open Mind\, Open Heart. “The insight into Christ dwelling in every other person enables one to express charity toward others . . . . Instead of seeing only someone’s personality\, race\, nationality\, gender\, status\, or characteristics (which you like or do not like)\, you see what is deepest—one’s union . . . with Christ” (103). \nDuring  this hour\,  we will explore a method for practicing soul friending\, the important roles of both speaker and listener in a group\, and the fruits that ripple out from our practice. There will also be a time for questions and comments. There is much to explore about soul friending beyond this brief time\, but may you leave inspired to practice soul friending on your own and to share the practice with companions. \n“Every particular thou is a glimpse through to the eternal Thou.”            \n– Martin Buber \nPlease register below. \nAbout Cherry Haisten \nCherry is a longtime presenter of workshops on Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer\, which she has regularly practiced for over three decades. She has led workshops and retreats in many places around the U.S. and in British Columbia. With her colleagues on the Welcoming Prayer Service Team\, she worked to compose materials for the Spirituality and Practice online Welcoming Prayer courses and contributes to the Welcoming Prayer team’s writing projects. \nAn English major and former writing instructor\, Cherry went back to school in middle age for a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry. At this Jesuit school\, her program included an emphasis on Ignatian direction and discernment. Combining this training with her study of the contemplative dimension of the Gospel and Benedictine spirituality has been a joy. Through Living Flame and other programs\, Cherry is delighted to pass on to other seekers something of what she has been blessed to receive. \nimage credit: mbolina/Getty Images \n\n\n \n \n 5/13/2026 Practice Soul Friending\, Be a Soul Friend\n a Zoom presentation with Cherry Haisten \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Email* URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/practice-soul-friending-be-a-soul-friend-via-zoom/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Webcast,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/flockofbirds.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T090000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20251230T225728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T225728Z UID:159334-1778853600-1779440400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Eight Day Centering Prayer Dual Track Intensive/Post Intensive Retreat DESCRIPTION:The eight-day Centering Prayer dual track intensive/post intensive retreat offered from Friday\, May 15 to Friday\, May 22\, 2026\, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. The intensive track will follow the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for an intensive retreat including six 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily plus viewing and faith sharing on Thomas Keating’s Human Condition teachings. The post intensive track provides an additional 30 minutes of Centering Prayer with time for daily solitude. \nRetreat leaders: Leslee Anne Terpay and Br. Bernard Delcourt are available for soul-friending. During the retreat\, one will experience integrating as one wishes contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, community and the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life including daily Holy Eucharist. An established practice of Centering Prayer for at least 6-months is highly recommended. \nMonday check-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Supper is at 5:40 pm. Orientation begins at 6:45 pm. The retreat concludes with breakfast on the last day with optional attendance at Holy Eucharist. \nCost for the retreat is $1135. The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways.\nTo register\, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone at +1-845-384-6660\, ext. 3002 or email guesthouse@hcmnet.org. The guesthouse office is open Tuesday through Friday. \nIf you have questions about the retreat content or which track is best for you\, please contact retreat leader: Leslee Terpay at co-leslee@comcast.net. \nLeslee Anne Terpay: As a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina\, Leslee shares Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the Christian Spiritual Journey in workshop and retreat settings. She is part of the service team that stewards Fr. Thomas’s teaching for serving Centering Prayer retreats. She is a spiritual director in Lone Tree\, Colorado and a graduate of The Center for Action and Contemplation Living School. \nBr. Bernard Delcourt is the Director of Associates of the monastery. Br. Bernard is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter. He has been a monk since 2004. Before becoming a monk\, he was an investment banker and then a life and business skills coach. He is also a spiritual director and regularly visits seminarians in New Haven to offer them spiritual direction. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/eight-day-centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_3349-e1767135439412.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Leslee Anne Terpay":MAILTO:co-leslee@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20250610T204445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204445Z UID:155912-1778920200-1778949000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Praying with Creation: Encountering God in a Theophanic Universe DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Church understood the natural world as an expression of God’s creative love. On this day of enrichment\, we’ll explore a Trinitarian vision of Creation as ‘theophanic’\, or ‘God-revealing’. We’ll engage with prayer practices to enter into the love relationship between Creator and Creation\, including practices of Immanence\, Ascent Transcendence\, and Descent. Participants will learn resources for reimagining their relationship with the natural world\, and developing daily and weekly habits to increase their contact with God in Creation. \nThis event includes sessions of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/praying-with-creation-encountering-god-in-a-theophanic-universe/ LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CCE-Spirituality-of-the-Earth.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260516T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20240122T225811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224954Z UID:141161-1778922000-1778931000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Morning of Prayer Honolulu\, Hawaii 3rd Saturdays every Month DESCRIPTION:2025 Morning of Prayer\nThird Saturdays In Person\n9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Hawai’i time (UTC -10)\nCentral Union Church • Women’s Building\n1660 S. Beretania St. Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi \nLet us join together to pause in the presence of the Divine in the sacred silence. An introduction to the method of Centering Prayer is provided. While Centering Prayer is the basis of our teaching\, all meditation paths are welcome. Books on the Spiritual Journey are available for purchase and loan. \nNo registration required\, donations welcome. \nSchedule\n9:00 Welcome\, sign-in\, refreshments\, book browsing\n9:20 Gather in the circle for Introductions\n9:30 Two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer\nor An Introduction/review to The Method of Centering Prayer\n10:40 Silent break\n11:00 One 30-minutes period of Centering Prayer\n11:30 Depart in silence or stay and chat a bit \nDates 2025\nJanuary 18\nFebruary 15\nMarch 15\nApril 19\nMay 17\nJune 21\nJuly 19\nAugust 16\nSeptember 20\nOctober 18\nNovember 15\nDecember 20 \nCONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF HAWAI’I\n(628) 400-2644 | cohawaii@gmail.com | www.cohawaii.org\n“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/morning-of-prayer-honolulu-hawaii-3rd-saturdays-every-month/ LOCATION:Central Union Church\, 1660 S. Beretania St.\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/In-person-first-Saturday-artwork-credit-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260209T175116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T175116Z UID:160709-1778922000-1778932800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Contemplative Outreach Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop held on the beautiful shores of Lake Bloomington Illinois. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-40/ LOCATION:East Bay Camp\, 24248 Ron Smith Memorial Hwy\, HUDSON\, IL\, 61748\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Contemplative Outreach":MAILTO:acolloto@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260323T155820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155820Z UID:161570-1779462000-1779624000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Present to Presence: A Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:God is always in and with us—closer to us than our own breath—but we are not always with God. Our harried\, over-scheduled\, noisy lives and patterns laid down in childhood prevent us from simply being with God. Centering Prayer is a way to re-member disparate parts of ourselves\, gather scattered energies\, and connect with the dynamic\, creative God that loves us more than we know. \nCentering Prayer is a way to immerse ourselves in silence and open to God’s presence within and all around us. By being present to Presence\, we open to a dynamic\, ever-creating God\, who heals\, transforms\, and loves us beyond measure. \nThis retreat\, intended for those who would like to explore Centering Prayer or re-ignite their practice\, will introduce the basics of Centering Prayer; offer opportunities to experience the prayer\, walking meditation\, and lectio divina; and explore ways to anchor a Centering Prayer practice in your life. There will also be time to walk the grounds\, read\, or rest. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/present-to-presence-a-centering-prayer-retreat/ LOCATION:Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center\, 53 MILL STREET\, WESTFIELD\, MA\, 1085\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20250610T194712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T194712Z UID:155927-1780129800-1780144200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop: In person and online DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease see the link below to register. $50 offering. Scholarships are available. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-in-person-and-online/ LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CCE-Centering-Prayer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260206T182220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T182220Z UID:160764-1780671600-1781262000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Eight Day Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:Join us for eight days of Centering Prayer practice\, experiencing the fellowship of sacred silence. \nThis 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\, energy healing by a LMT)\, as well as enjoy the breathtaking bluff views of St. Mary’s Sewanee often covered in winter beauty. \nThe highly rated kitchen staff will offer well balanced\, delicious and nourishing meals throughout the retreat beginning with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day. The St. Mary’s Sewanee and the Centering Prayer Staff will be here to support guests in this week long dedication to “God’s first language”. You don’t have to worry about bringing anything except your weary soul to Rest\, Renew and Reconnect. \nPlease see the link below to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/eight-day-centering-prayer-retreat-7/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/StMarys_horizontal.small_-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20250610T204254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204254Z UID:155917-1780734600-1780763400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:The Tree of Life: Esoteric Christianity and the Perennial Mystical Tradition: In person and online DESCRIPTION:Esoteric 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 core\, all spiritual paths lead to the same ultimate reality. Together\, they offer a profound\, unifying spiritual perspective. Fr. Michael expertly guides us through this day of learning and experience. \nThis event includes sessions of Centering Prayer. \nFor more information and to register\, please see the link below. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-tree-of-life-esoteric-christianity-and-the-perennial-mystical-tradition-in-person-and-online/ LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CCE-Annual-Reflection.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260606T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260606T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20240122T202719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224628Z UID:141190-1780736400-1780745400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:God in Nature practices Welcoming Prayer – ONLINE DESCRIPTION:God in Nature is the focus for this online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)\n@ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE \nFirst Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices\, Visio-Divina (Visual-Art) practices\, Terra-Divina (Nature)\, Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua\, Liedeke\, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us.\nDates 2024 ( the zoom link is the same for all these dates): \, November 2\, December 7 \nWe hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15 Terra Divina Welcoming and Centering in Nature\n9:40 Break\n9:45 Welcoming Prayer embodied\n10:10 Break\n10:20 Terra divina and Reflections\n11:15 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed. \n  URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/god-in-nature-practices-welcoming-prayer-online/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1373.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260606T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260606T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20251219T183243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152703Z UID:158970-1780754400-1780759800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Silence that Connects the World – Session 3 (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Session 3. Letting Go of Thoughts \nTheme: Thoughts are inevitable; the practice is about returning gently. \n“Centering Prayer is not about developing concentration or attaining a clear mind. It is about letting go\, making space\, unclenching—thought by thought.”\n— Cynthia Bourgeault \nStep into Stillness \nPause from the noise of daily life and reconnect with the divine presence within. Join us for an online gathering of Centering Prayer practitioners—a simple yet profound space for silence\, reflection\, and shared practice within a global community. Together\, we’ll explore stillness\, presence\, and the richness of the practice in community. \nWhat to Expect \nShared silence and practice\nBrief teaching and reflection\nSmall-group sharing\nEncouragement in the contemplative path \n2-3:30pm UTC +1 (8am Eastern Time) \nPlease see the link below to register and obtain the Zoom link. \nThis is the third of six sessions: \n3.    Letting Go of Thoughts – 6 Jun 2026\n4.    Living the Contemplative Path – 18 Jul 2026\n5.    Embracing Vulnerability – 5 Sep 2026\n6.    Healing Presence in the World – 14 Nov 2026 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silence-that-connects-the-world-session-3-via-zoom/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Photo-1-e1766168355310.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20250630T160756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T003614Z UID:156213-1780963200-1781827199@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:10-day Contemplative Listening\, aka “Post Post” retreat DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nPre-requisite: Two or more post-intensive Centering Prayer retreats given by Contemplative Outreach. This is a guideline\, not a rule. Please speak with us if you have questions. \nRooms are single with a sink in the room; bathrooms are shared. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/10-day-contemplative-listening-aka-post-post-retreat/ LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Jun2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260325T202117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T202117Z UID:161687-1781222400-1781740799@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Six-Day Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:Please 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; like a post-intensive retreat there will be no teaching\, videos or talking. The daily schedule is spacious\, with extended free time in silence and solitude. Enjoy vegetarian meals and private room lodging with ensuite bathrooms. The retreat begins with dinner at 6pm Friday June 12 and concludes by 11am Wednesday 17th. Space is limited. \nPlease register using the link below. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/six-day-centering-prayer-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Cedarbrake Renewal Center\, 5602 Hwy 317\, Belton\, TX\, 76513\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="The Church of Conscious Harmony":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260620T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20240122T230006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T225020Z UID:141170-1781946000-1781955000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Morning of Prayer Honolulu\, Hawaii 3rd Saturdays every Month DESCRIPTION:Morning of Prayer\nThird Saturdays In Person\n9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Hawai’i time (UTC -10)\nCentral Union Church • Women’s Building\n1660 S. Beretania St. Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi \nLet us join together to pause in the presence of the Divine in the sacred silence. An introduction to the method of Centering Prayer is provided. While Centering Prayer is the basis of our teaching\, all meditation paths are welcome. Books on the Spiritual Journey are available for purchase and loan. \nNo registration required\, donations welcome. \nSchedule\n9:00 Welcome\, sign-in\, refreshments\, book browsing\n9:20 Gather in the circle for Introductions\n9:30 Two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer\nor An Introduction/review to The Method of Centering Prayer\n10:40 Silent break\n11:00 One 30-minutes period of Centering Prayer\n11:30 Depart in silence or stay and chat a bit \nCONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF HAWAI’I\n(628) 400-2644 | cohawaii@gmail.com | www.cohawaii.org\n“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/morning-of-prayer-honolulu-hawaii-3rd-saturdays-every-month-2/ LOCATION:Central Union Church\, 1660 S. Beretania St.\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/inperson-MOP-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20251211T185252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T181854Z UID:158543-1782057600-1782471600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:This 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. An existing Centering Prayer practice is a prerequisite for attending this retreat. \nGod is Love – A conversation with Thomas Keating and Carl J. Arico will be used for the retreat. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register (scroll down for the desired event). URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-22/ LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Walk-way.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:lisam@anawimministries.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260216T180041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T180041Z UID:160979-1782059400-1782651600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Eight-Day Intensive & Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:Enter 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. \nThe Intensive also provides a conceptual framework for the prayer through the viewing of selected DVDs from Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey Series. This retreat is for those with some experience with Centering Prayer. The Post-Intensive is for those who have previously made an Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat. Times of silence and periods of Centering Prayer are increased. \nFee: $1000. All rooms private. Register online at hsrcenter.com by June 7th. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required when registering.\nFor more information contact Sr. Chris Machado at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818)815-4480 \n  \n(Photo by Aleksandr Ledogorov\, Unsplash) URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/eight-day-intensive-post-intensive-centering-prayer-retreat/ LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CPJunJuly23.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Chris Machado SSS":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260323T160025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T160025Z UID:161566-1782489600-1782651600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Opening to Your Soul’s Creative Rhythms: A Contemplative Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Poet and author John O’Donohue was a proponent not only of living according to your soul’s rhythm but also birthing expressions of our sacred essence. In writing our stories\, we collect fragments of our lives\, ordering them in such a way as to know who we truly are and Whose we are. \nThis contemplative writing retreat will braid Centering Prayer sessions\, writing prompts\, communal prayer\, talks\, personal writing time\, and sharing in support of diving deep and bringing to light the silly\, heartbreaking\, touching truths of our lives. The weekend will remind us that we are never closer to our Creator than when we are creating. So come\, bring your stories to life. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/opening-to-your-souls-creative-rhythms-a-contemplative-writing-retreat/ LOCATION:Trinity Retreat Center\, 79 Lower River Road\, West Cornwall\, CT\, 06796\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260704T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260704T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20240122T230740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224700Z UID:141182-1783155600-1783164600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Interdependence : Welcoming and Centering Prayer Reflections – ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Interdependence : Welcoming and Centering Prayer Reflections : is the focus for this online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)\n@ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE \nFirst Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices\, Visio-Divina (Visual-Art) practices\, Terra-Divina (Nature)\, Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua\, Liedeke\, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us. \nWe hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15 Reading: Interpendence\n9:25 Welcoming Prayer in Response to reading\n9:45 Centering Prayer\n10:10 Break\n10:20 Centering Prayer\n10:45 Reading and Reflections\n11:25 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/flowering-in-centering-prayer-reflections-online/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_3181-2-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260210T162908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T162908Z UID:160673-1783350000-1783945800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:8 Day Silent Intensive and Post-Intensive Retreat with Father Bill Sheehan DESCRIPTION:Come rest in silence with other contemplative companions\, away from the busyness of daily life\, and allow the mind\, body\, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. \nThis 8 day retreat offers a more in-depth experience of silent prayer for those who already have an established practice of Centering Prayer of 6 months or more. It is an opportunity for deeper union with God through a communal sharing of silence and stillness. For those making their first weeklong silent retreat\, the Intensive\, we will be using the video series by Thomas Keating\, The Spiritual Journey. The simultaneous Post Intensive track includes additional time in silent prayer instead of video presentations for those who have previously made an Eight Day Intensive Retreat. \nThis retreat offers a double track simultaneously: Intensive I and Post Intensive. If this is your first Centering Prayer retreat of this length the Spiritual Journey Videos are shown in Intensive I. They lay a necessary foundation for the practice for life and especially intensive retreats. \nIntensive I: There will be 3 sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer daily and 2 sessions of watching video talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey series with optional discussion. \nPost-Intensive: There will be 3 sets of two 30-minute periods plus two additional 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer daily. \nLectio Divina and a optional contemplative Eucharist will be offered daily for everyone\, as well as optional soul-friending with staff. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Contemplative Outreach staff: Father Bill Sheehan\, OMI\, Marty Badgett\, Mary Beth Rhiner\, Jim McElroy\, Kristina Frank and Susie Brent. \nTo Support Your Retreat Experience: A daily practice of Centering Prayer for 6 months or longer is recommended. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/8-day-silent-intensive-and-post-intensive-retreat-with-father-bill-sheehan/ LOCATION:Mercy Conference and Retreat Center\, 2039 N. Geyer Road\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63131\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_6985-Mercy-Circle.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis.":MAILTO:cost.louisinformation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20251211T185513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T185513Z UID:158553-1783699200-1783854000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the foundations of Centering Prayer\, a gentle yet profound method of silent prayer that opens the heart and mind to the presence of God. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register (scroll down to the desired event). URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-29/ LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/All-of-Bethany-Retreat-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:lisam@anawimministries.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260718T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260718T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20250303T204649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224923Z UID:153418-1784365200-1784374200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Morning of Prayer Honolulu\, Hawaii 3rd Saturdays every Month DESCRIPTION:Morning of Prayer\nThird Saturdays In Person\n9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Hawai’i time (UTC -10)\nCentral Union Church • Women’s Building\n1660 S. Beretania St. Honolulu\, Hawaiʻi \nLet us join together to pause in the presence of the Divine in the sacred silence. An introduction to the method of Centering Prayer is provided. While Centering Prayer is the basis of our teaching\, all meditation paths are welcome. Books on the Spiritual Journey are available for purchase and loan. \nNo registration required\, donations welcome. \nSchedule\n9:00 Welcome\, sign-in\, refreshments\, book browsing\n9:20 Gather in the circle for Introductions\n9:30 Two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer\nor An Introduction/review to The Method of Centering Prayer\n10:40 Silent break\n11:00 One 30-minutes period of Centering Prayer\n11:30 Depart in silence or stay and chat a bit \nCONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF HAWAI’I\n(628) 400-2644 | cohawaii@gmail.com | www.cohawaii.org\n“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/morning-of-prayer-honolulu-hawaii-3rd-saturdays-every-month-5/ LOCATION:Central Union Church\, 1660 S. Beretania St.\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Morning-of-prayer-MOP-cohi-3rd-saturday-2025-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260718T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260718T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20251219T183534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152722Z UID:158976-1784383200-1784388600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Silence that Connects the World – Session 4 (via Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Session 4. Living the Contemplative Path \nTheme: Centering Prayer is not just a practice; it shapes how we live. \n“If we are absolutely grounded in the absolute love of God that protects us from nothing even as it sustains us in all things\, then we can face all things with courage and tenderness.”\n— James Finley \nStep into Stillness \nPause from the noise of daily life and reconnect with the divine presence within. Join us for an online gathering of Centering Prayer practitioners—a simple yet profound space for silence\, reflection\, and shared practice within a global community. Together\, we’ll explore stillness\, presence\, and the richness of the practice in community. \nWhat to Expect \nShared silence and practice\nBrief teaching and reflection\nSmall-group sharing\nEncouragement in the contemplative path \n2-3:30 pm UTC +1 (8am Eastern Time) \nPlease see the link below to obtain the Zoom link. \nThis is the fourth of six sessions: \n4.    Living the Contemplative Path – 18 Jul 2026\n5.    Embracing Vulnerability – 5 Sep 2026\n6.    Healing Presence in the World – 14 Nov 2026 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silence-that-connects-the-world-session-4-via-zoom/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Photo-1-e1766168355310.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260719T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260216T175712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T175712Z UID:160984-1784478600-1785070800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Seeking the God Within DESCRIPTION:A Centering Prayer 8-day retreat with Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI\n(Arrival 3:00-4:00 pm)\nTwo of the basic teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating are his human development theory that he describes as The Four Consents\, and the Prayer in Secret. During our time together\, Fr. Sheehan will explore these teachings as a way of going deeper and discovering in the words of St. Augustine that the God we seek is closer to us than we are to ourselves. Resources referenced: Thomas Keating: Invitation to Love\, and Manifesting God. \nWe will be in silence for meals\, breaks and prayer time. Periods of Centering Prayer will be included in our time together. There will be discussion following each of Fr. Sheehan’s presentations. Spiritual companioning\, and body work will also be available. \nRegister online at hsrcenter.com by June 28. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required when registering.\nFor more information contact Sr. Chris at centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com or (818) 815-4480 URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/seeking-the-god-within/ LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CPJulyFrBill23.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Chris Machado SSS":MAILTO:centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20230606T161012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224726Z UID:135559-1785574800-1785583800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Visio Divina: Online CenteringPrayer Half-Day Retreat
 DESCRIPTION:Online Half-Day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat (1st Saturday of every month)\nAugust 5th @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nLead by Pulelehua\, Margie and Liedeke from Hawaiʻi\nFREE \nFirst Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices\, Visio-Divina (Visual-Art) practices\, Terra-Divina (Nature)\, Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua\, Liedeke\, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us. \nWe hope you will join us from wherever and; whenever you are! Schedule is in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15 Centering Prayer Embodied in Nature\n9:45 Welcoming Prayer in Nature\n10:10 Reflections\n10:20 Break\n10:30 Visio Divina – Centering Prayer with Nature\n11:00 reflections\n11:30 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nDates 2025( the zoom link is the same for all these dates): Feb. 1 March 1\, April 5\, May 3\, June 7 July 5\, August 2\, September 6\, October4\, November 1\, December 6 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/terra-and-physio-divina-online-embodied-centering-and-welcoming-prayer-half-day-retreat/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Be-still-and-know-image-1-1-e1686067774669.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20251211T185742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T185742Z UID:158558-1785686400-1786273200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat DESCRIPTION:This 8-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. An existing Centering Prayer practice is a prerequisite for attending this retreat. \nPlease click on the link below for more information and to register (scroll down to the desired event). URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-58/ LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Behtany-Retreat-from-the-hill.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:lisam@anawimministries.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T150153 CREATED:20260312T200230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200230Z UID:161388-1785916800-1787763600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Contemplative Spirituality: Centering Prayer as a Doorway - via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking a deeper connection with your true self and God? Explore how contemplative spirituality can transform your life by living each moment as a prayer. This immersive course invites you to engage with a community of fellow seekers and discover the transformative power of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below. URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-contemplative-spirituality-centering-prayer-as-a-doorway-via-zoom/ LOCATION:Internet – Online CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR