• Wisdom School: The Encounter with Evil – ZOOM OPTION

    Internet - Online

    “From time immemorial Wisdom Schools have emerged in times of global crisis or on the cusp of great leaps in human consciousness in order to help shepherd our planet through

    $350
  • Body Presence and Contemplative Awareness – BioSpiritual Focusing Day of Presence

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

    Contemplative Enrichment Day with Donna O’Connor and Mike Smoolca Discover a deeper awareness of healing and wisdom accessible to each of us through our bodies. We’ll establish BioSpiritual Focusing’s place in Body Awareness Practice and then progressively and experientially introduce participants to the focusing concepts which will conclude with individual experiences of being companioned through

  • What Does Centering Prayer Have to Offer the 21st Century? (via Zoom and in-person)

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    Presented by Adam Bucko and Rory McEntee What do Father Keating’s teachings have to offer us in the 21st century? In an initial talk, Adam Bucko will set the stage for our time together by first looking to the past. How can we understand Centering Prayer’s connections to the historical structures and frameworks of the

    $60.00
  • Introduction to Centering Prayer – via Zoom

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    Two Session Event: February 27th and 28th, 2023 from 6 PM to 8 PM (Central) each day. The Introduction to Centering Prayer explores the place of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. As Jesus said, “But when you pray, go to your private room and, when you have shut your door, pray to your Father

  • Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan: Finding the Place of the Heart

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    Virtual Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan Finding the Place of the Heart March 4 Contemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Silent Saturday. 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" in preparation for Holy Week.

    Free
  • Online Half Day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)

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    First Saturdays 9-11:30am Hawaiʻi time (UTC-10) Half day online retreats First 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. Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming prayer practice that are our foundation.

    Free
  • Lenten Silent Saturday

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

    As the season of Lent approaches, this quiet morning, free from daily activities, gives participants time for a communal gathering in silence and Centering Prayer. Along with scheduled prayers and a contemplative walk is unstructured time for private journaling or reflection, and enjoyment of the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. The day is

    Free
  • The Being You Are is the Being I AM

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    We all have stories about who we are based on our history, relationships, the roles we play in life, our personality, race, gender and identity at large. This is who we think we are. But beyond this storied self is our True Self -- the vast, pure awareness known as the Divine Indwelling, or I

    $15
  • It’s All About Love Big Sit – via Zoom

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    Saturday, March 11th - 10:00 - 12:00 Eastern Time Join us for a meaningful morning exploring the theme "It's All About Love." This Big Sit incorporates two 20-minute silent Centering Prayer sessions with Lectio Divina (sacred reading four times), Taizé chant, and a story about Love for our reflection. See the link below to register.

    free
  • 9-day Intensive and Post-Intensive Retreat

    Mercy Center Auburn 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA, United States

    This retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: Intensive I and Post Intensive. You choose the track that works best for you. For everyone, there will be three sets of two 30 minute periods of Centering Prayer daily. The Intensive I retreat will watch video talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey, focusing on “The Human Condition

    $750
  • Peace in Troubled Times Weekend Centering Prayer Retreat – via Zoom

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    Delve into a deeply spiritual experience growing closer to God on a two-night Centering Prayer Retreat on Zoom. Transform and deepen your relationship with God through Centering Prayer. Renew your mind by absorbing the wisdom of mystics. We will be able to maintain an atmosphere of silence during the retreat in our own homes by

    $25
  • Deeper Mind, Deeper Heart

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    This half day online retreat will explore the similarities and differences between the Buddhist practice of Insight Meditation and the Christian practice of Centering Prayer. The unifying theme will be the emphasis in both traditions on intention, receptivity and interior silence. The goal will be to explore how these two traditions can be approached as

    $35