Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.

9-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
2026-09-09 15:00 - 2026-09-17 13:00 (America/New_York) | Jesuit Retreat Center, 5629 State Rd, Parma, 44134, United States
This retreat offers an 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 communal sharing of silence and stillness.
• For those making their first intensive retreat, the “intensive” track will offer daily 3 sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer including an intervening meditative walk before breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will also view videos twice daily from The Spiritual Journey series of talks by Fr. Thomas Keating.
It is TBD whether or not a second intensive track will be offered.
• The “Post-Intensive” track is normally for those who have previously participated in two or more intensive retreats. The post-intensive participants will have additional optional sessions of Centering Prayer and no group education time.
The retreat is based on the Snowmass intensive retreat structure and will be facilitated by Contemplative Outreach staff who include Fr. Bill Sheehan, Marty Badgett, Bob and Kathleen Gorman.
• Fr. Bill Sheehan has been an integral voice for Centering Prayer since the founding of the movement with Fr. Keating and others at Lama, New Mexico in 1983. Over the past four decades, he has continually provided his wisdom and presence to the Centering Prayer community at countless retreats.
• Marty has served on numerous Intensive retreats while Kathleen and Bob have served alongside Marty and Bill the past 3 years.
DETAILS: The Jesuit Retreat Center in Cleveland is surrounded by 57 acres and is the perfect place to deepen your relationship with God. Arrival 3 p.m. September 9 and Departure after lunch September 17. The retreat center is 15 minutes from the Cleveland Hopkins International airport in Parma, Ohio.
COST:
$1000 includes private room with hallway bath
$1250 includes private room w/bath
All rooms come with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
$250 nonrefundable deposit.
When registering by mail, please include a check payable to Contemplative Outreach of Columbus.
Mail to:
Contemplative Outreach of Columbus
1101 N Grove Ave,
Oak Park, IL. 60302
For more information or to register contact Bob Gorman at rbrtgorman@protonmail.com

9-Day Centering Prayer Retreat: Intensives I, II, and Post
2026-09-09 16:30 - 2026-09-17 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Jesuit Retreat Center, 5629 State Rd, Parma, 44134, United States
SEPTEMBER 9-17, 2026
This retreat offers an 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 communal sharing of silence and stillness.
This retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I, Intensive II, and Post Intensive.
• Intensive I and II: Daily there will be 3 sets of two 30-minute periods of centering prayer including an intervening meditative walk before breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will also view videos twice daily from The Spiritual Journey series of talks by Fr. Thomas Keating. If this is your first centering prayer retreat of this length, we suggest you choose Intensive I.
• The Post-Intensive track is normally for those who have previously participated in two or more Intensive Retreats. The Post-Intensive participants will have additional optional sessions of Centering Prayer and no group education time.
Fr. Bill Sheehan will offer a contemplative Eucharist. Optional soul-friending with staff is available. The retreat will be facilitated by Contemplative Outreach staff.
Nonrefundable deposit for all registrations is $100. Questions or to register: email rbrtgorman@protonmail.com.
Or register by mail with a check payable to Contemplative Outreach of Columbus:
Contemplative Outreach of Columbus
1101 N Grove Ave,
Oak Park, IL 60302
SCHEDULE:
• Arrival: Wednesday, Sept 9, from 2 pm to 4 pm.
• Opening session: 4:30 pm, dinner at 5:30 pm
• Retreat ends: Thursday Sept 17th 11 am (noon lunch optional).
TRAVELING TO JESUIT RETREAT CENTER PARMA, OHIO: The Cleveland Hopkin International Airport is 15 minutes from the Jesuit Retreat Center which is located at 5629 State Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44134.
RETREAT PRICES MEALS INCLUDED:
Single Room Private Bath $1500
Double Room Private Bath $1100
Single Room Communal Bath by gender $950
Double Room Communal Bath by gender $800
(a $100 non-refundable deposit will be required when you register)

4-Day Contemplative Retreat
2026-09-30 17:00 - 2026-10-04 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Sacred Heart Monastery, Missiezusters Klooster, 20, Steyl, Venlo, 5935 BX, Netherlands
“In the stillness of Centering Prayer, we learn to rest in God, not as an idea, but as a living presence that transforms us from within.”
– Cynthia Bourgeault
Sharing silent prayer in the context of a retreat offers a profound experience of soul-to-soul connection — with fellow practitioners and with all living beings.
This 4-day retreat is designed to nourish the soul’s deep longing for intimacy with God, inviting participants into a transformative journey through contemplation and the sacred practice of silence.
Held entirely in silence, the retreat includes:
Two daily input sessions to deepen understanding of the Centering Prayer method and reflect on the contemplative path;
Multiple periods of Centering Prayer each day;
Opportunities for soul sharing with the guide (if desired);
Personal time for reflection and journaling.
It is recommended that participants have attended either a weekend Centering Prayer retreat or a one-day introductory workshop and maintain some level of ongoing practice.
Please see the link below for more information and to register.
