• Silent Saturday via Zoom: “Entering the Mystery of God”

    Internet - Online

    Contemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Virtual Silent Saturday via zoom. A Silent Saturday provides a few hours that are set aside for Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, spiritual teaching and reflection. "Come rest awhile with the Lord." 8:30am-2:30pm Eastern Time Fr Vinny McKiernan will discuss how Centering Prayer helps us align our hearts with

    Free
  • Introduction to Lectio Divina (part two) – via Zoom

    Internet - Online

    The Lectio Divina Service Team will present an Introduction to Monastic Lectio Divina. This workshop will teach you how to pray with Scripture, be open to the promptings of the

    free will donation
  • 5-day Centering Prayer Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA, United States

    The Gift of Life – Death & Dying, Life & Living, Thomas Keating with Carl J. Arico Rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition, the goal of this form of Christian prayer is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. This five-day retreat will be an in-depth

  • JOY WITHIN: Meister Eckhart’s Way of Releasement (Part II)

    Cathedral of St. Matthew 1725 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    “Do not be afraid…joy is within you” – Meister Eckhart Release yourself. Relax and effortlessly allow yourself to be one with God, says Meister Eckhart. And you will know joy unbound. Come learn how to release yourself into God. In these retreats, we will reflect on Meister Eckhart’s teaching on "Gelassenheit" or releasement (meaning detachment

    $25
  • Welcoming Forgiveness – A Centering Prayer Retreat with Mary Dwyer

    Mt. Angel, Oregon

    THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, CONTACT BENNETH, BHUSTED@EASYSTREET.NET New information: partial scholarships available ~ contract Patricia, patricia.a.lacy@gmail.com In this six-day retreat, Mary Dwyer will explore the dance between Welcoming Prayer and the Forgiveness Prayer practices. There will be extended periods of Centering Prayer, silence & solitude. Welcoming Prayer

    $950
  • Autumn Silent Saturday

    Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United States

    As autumn approaches, join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. This day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent

    Free
  • Centering Prayer 8-day Post Intensive

    Holy Cross Monastery - New York 1615 Route 9W, West Park, NY, United States

    The eight-Day Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat offered from Tuesday, September 12 to Tuesday, September 19, 2023, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. This retreat follows the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for the Post-Intensive Retreat including seven 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily. Most days

    $1200
  • Presenter Formation Training

    Sophia Center, Atchinson KS 751 S 8th St, Atchison,KS, KS, United States

    Presenter Formation Training is being offered at the Sophia Center in Atchinson, Kansas Sept 19-22. This is for those feeling called to become a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer. Sponsored by the CO-Kansas City Please contact Diane Boruff dsboruff@comcast.net for more information. Or Rob Carr, robcarr924@gmail.com or phone 913-706-9469.

  • 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. This workshop is offered in person and via Zoom.  Please register using the link

  • “Invitation from God” Reawakening to the Contemplative Dimension of Life

    Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 5603 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    In “Invitation from God” Thomas Keating is interviewed by Marie Louise Lefèvre, a Danish journalist, about contemplation and the spiritual journey and its implications for personal and global freedom. Thomas Keating explains how we are all connected to one another, as also suggested by modern science. Through Centering Prayer an inner peace is gradually developed, which gradually influences

    $25
  • Centering Prayer as an 11th-Step Practice: Introductory Workshop

    East Side Alano Club, Madison, WI. 1017 Northport Drive, Madison, WI, United States

    This workshop is composed of four conferences, which will consider how a contemplative method like Centering Prayer—as part of an 11th Step practice—can help us develop emotional sobriety and genuine happiness. The conferences will be presented by members of Contemplative Outreach of Madison who each have many years of both 12-Step recovery and Centering Prayer

    $25.00