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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Silent Retreat Weekend - October Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Chapter for a four day Centering Prayer\, silent retreat. The retreat is being held at the scenic Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Motherhouse\, which is located in Mt. St. Joseph\, OH\, 45051. More information will be coming soon!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-silent-retreat-weekend-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Sisters of Charity Motherhouse\, 5900 Delhi Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky":MAILTO:cogcnky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T141500
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Essentials: 3-week course - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Essentials: Foundations for Beginners & Practitioners \nFree\, 3 week online course exploring the “why\, what\, and how” of Centering Prayer. \nWe’ll Explore:​\n​\n• Opening to the Divine within and all around us \n• Divine therapy \n• The method of Centering Prayer \n• Dealing w/ thoughts during meditation \n• Mystical union with God and why it matters \nTaught by Keith Kristich and Marybeth Redmond \nMondays\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, 1:00-2:15pm Eastern (New York) Time \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-essentials-3-week-course-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260328T080028Z
CREATED:20250902T175121Z
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SUMMARY:4-Day Contemplative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“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.”\n– Cynthia Bourgeault \nSharing 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. \nThis 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. \nHeld entirely in silence\, the retreat includes: \nTwo daily input sessions to deepen understanding of the Centering Prayer method and reflect on the contemplative path;\nMultiple periods of Centering Prayer each day;\nOpportunities for soul sharing with the guide (if desired);\nPersonal time for reflection and journaling. \nIt 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. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/4-day-contemplative-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Monastery\, Missiezusters Klooster\, 20\, Steyl\, Venlo\, 5935 BX\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de
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SUMMARY:Five-Day Intensive/Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In Contemplative Outreach (CO) Centering Prayer retreats\, practitioners are given an opportunity to deepen their practice and relationship with God by joining with others in community for the experience of immersion in contemplative prayer apart from ordinary life. Retreats are a way to take one’s relationship with God and one’s practice deeper. They offer time and space away from the busyness and demands of daily life\, and allow the mind\, body\, and spirit to surrender to God’s presence and action within. \nThis retreat will offer two tracks — Intensive and Post-Intensive. The retreat will be held at the Benedictine Hospitality Center in Ferdinand\, Indiana. \nThe Benedictine Hospitality Center is operated by the Sisters of St. Benedict\, one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States. Monastery Immaculate Conception was founded in 1867 by four young Benedictine sisters who came to Ferdinand to teach the children of area settlers. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/five-day-intensive-post-intensive-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Benedictine Hospitality Center\, 802 E. 10th St\, Ferdinand\, IN\, 47532\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Indianapolis":MAILTO:mary.riner@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261026T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260924T175845Z
CREATED:20260316T195827Z
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UID:161479-1793023200-1793354400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Retreat: Five- or Eight-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent meditation rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. This retreat is an opportunity to deepen one’s contemplative journey in the contemporary world. The retreat offers two tracks: a five-day track\, recommended for individuals with an established and regular practice of Centering Prayer\, and an eight-day track\, intended for those who have maintained a regular practice of Centering Prayer and previously participated in an intensive retreat. The intensive and post-intensive tracks are available for the five-day; only the post-intensive track for the eight-day. The Intensive Retreat includes the human condition teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating. \nThe retreat has two options:\nFive-Day: October 26-30\, 2026\nEight-Day: October 26 – November 2\, 2026 \nThe retreat begins for all tracks on Monday\, October 26\, with check-in from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A welcome session will follow at 4:15 PM and optional Vespers at 5:00 PM.\n The retreat concludes at 10:00 AM on the final day for both tracks. The five-day participants can stay for lunch on their day of departure with a reservation. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-retreat-five-or-eight-day-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Benedictine Sisters of Cullman\, Alabama at Sacred Heart Monastery\, 916 Convent Road\, 5055\, AL\, 35055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T183415Z
CREATED:20260914T183415Z
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SUMMARY:Opening to God’s Being and Becoming - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:2-part Online Centering Prayer Retreat Series \nGod — the source of true joy and lasting peace — is not outside or at a distance from us. God is the very source and ground of our being\, closer than breath. \nAs the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing writes\, “God is your being.” \nAcross two spacious online retreats\, we will explore Centering Prayer as a way of opening to both the Being and Becoming of God within us. First\, resting more deeply in Divine Presence\, and then allowing the Presence to take form in the way we live. \nThis is a 2-Part Retreat Series\, taking place Saturday October 24 & November 21st. You can register for just one of the retreats if you wish to via a link on the registration page. \nRetreat One: BEING: Exploring consenting to the Presence\, rooting into the Ground of Being within. \nRetreat two: BECOMING: Exploring consenting to God’s activity\, the unfolding of God’s life within us. \nJoin for one or both retreats.\nLed by Keith Kristich \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/opening-to-gods-being-and-becoming-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174050Z
CREATED:20260701T174050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T174050Z
UID:164031-1792830600-1792859400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Good Eye Opens: An Introduction to Contemplative Photography (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:A Zen teacher observed that the moment we intellectualize what we see\, it is no longer what we saw. Contemplative photography invites a different way of seeing—direct\, fresh perception unfiltered by thought. From a still\, silent\, receptive mind\, mindful photographing opens a richer visual field beyond concepts\, revealing greater beauty\, clarity\, elegance\, and poignancy. This is not merely a photography workshop\, but a practice of cultivating nonconceptual awareness\, allowing the camera to express perceptions precisely as they arise in present-moment experience without distraction or judgment. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nThis program will include morning and afternoon sessions of Centering Prayer. Times listed are in Eastern (New York) time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-good-eye-opens-an-introduction-to-contemplative-photography-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T165257Z
CREATED:20260713T165214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T165257Z
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SUMMARY:Four-Day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of San Diego County is hosting a Fall Retreat at Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside\, California\, on October 22-25. Each year we look forward to this deep drink of silence and spaciousness that helps to refresh our ongoing prayer journey. Facilitated by the peaceful environment of the Abbey\, graced by the field of prayer that emerges when we center together “in person\,” these four days and three nights are an opportunity to briefly step away from everyday life and rest in the welcoming heart of Christ. \nOur schedule will include several periods of group Centering Prayer with meditative walks\, Lectio Divina\, contemplative worship\, a Friday night video with discussion\, free time for solitude or wandering the Abbey grounds\, and options to join the Benedictine monks for liturgy of the hours and Sunday Mass. The cost of the retreat\, $450\, includes a single room with a bathroom and all meals. Grand silence (including meals) starts on the second morning of the retreat. Scholarships are available if needed. Prerequisite: At least six months of daily Centering Prayer practice. \nTo sign up for this retreat\, email a letter of intention to cosdc.info@gmail.com. We will send you a registration form. Registration with a $50 deposit is due by October 1\, 2026. Space is limited to 23 participants. A waiting list will start once registrations have filled.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/four-day-silent-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Abbey\, 650 Benet Hill Rd.\, CA\, 92058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach San Diego County":MAILTO:cosdc.info@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T151132Z
CREATED:20260526T140819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T151132Z
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SUMMARY:Living Flame 2 Program – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The first retreat day: October 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and then each month on the dates shown below for the next six months. \nDates: 2026 – Oct. 17\, Nov. 21\, 2027 – Jan. 16\, Feb. 20\, Mar. 20\, Apr. 17 & May 15\nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST \nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW HERE \nThe Living Flame 2 Program is offered on Zoom for individuals\, and small groups of six people or fewer who gather in-person. This program is hosted by Contemplative Outreach’s Living Flame Service Team. \nLF 2 is open to everyone who has had a consistent daily Centering Prayer practice for a year or more and who has reflectively read Open Mind\, Open Heart by Thomas Keating. This will support a more engaged participation and assimilation of the program content. Additional suggested resources are Keating’s Invitation to Love and Intimacy With God. \nLiving Flame is a seven-day in-depth spiritual formation program presented over seven months by commissioned presenters of Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. It’s designed to heighten the awareness of the dynamics of Centering Prayer in the context of the spiritual journey. Registration and participation in the program is a commitment to all seven sessions. Topics for the Living Flame Program are noted in the Living Flame brochure \nEach retreat-like day is facilitated in a five-hour scheduled format which includes: two periods of Centering Prayer; two presentations with Q&A; small group sharing; silent breaks and time for a meal. \nREAD THE LIVING FLAME BROCHURE FOR TOPICS AND MORE \nPlease see the link below to register.\nBOOK YOUR PLACE NOW HERE
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/living-flame-2-program/
LOCATION:Zoom!
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scrimgeour":MAILTO:matt@coutreach.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T033301Z
CREATED:20240823T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T033301Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Self-Compassion Through Centering Prayer – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Blair Ashby over six Monday evening sessions \nA foundational gift of practicing Centering Prayer is that we also begin caring for our mental and emotional well-being during our prayer sits. Fortunately\, this is also one definition of self-compassion. Frequently\, we start noticing this gift with a simple thought like\, “my days feel better since I began Centering Prayer.” Centering Prayer creates self-compassion because it requires us to learn and repeat the process of awareness (being present)\, acceptance\, and letting go while consenting to the presence and action of the Divine within us. \nWhat is happening in our brains biologically as we repeat this process of awareness\, acceptance\, and letting go? How does this process impact our mental and emotional well-being? The good news is when we do Centering Prayer\, the work of the Spirit is teaching us self-compassion\, and this class will help us understand some of the transformations enacted in this process. Finally\, by aiding our developing awareness\, acceptance\, and letting go\, the course will also offer us additional skills to increase compassion toward ourselves and others. \nOver the six weeks\, we will explore the physical changes Centering Prayer brings about in our brains. Then\, we will explore the corresponding mental\, emotional\, and spiritual transformations resulting from those changes. Most importantly\, in every class\, we will practice those tools for creating self-compassion by discussing what we experience; we will learn from each other. Through this weekly repetition\, participants will habituate new ways of caring for themselves. As we practice\, our lives will feel more meaningful\, grounded\, and empowered to share ourselves in the world through God-given grace. This class will include session of Centering Prayer. \nAbout Blair Ashby \nIn 1994\, Contemplative Outreach International asked Blair to transfer the Christian Contemplative Heritage video series to audio cassettes. In the first fifteen minutes of the introductory tape\, Fr. Thomas said so much about God and reality that Blair’s head exploded and unknowingly germinated a desire to experience and eventually teach this God-created reality. In 1997\, Contemplative Outreach of Colorado asked Blair to record Fr. Thomas live\, and Blair has been recording the annual conferences and fall retreats ever since. Through personal relationships with Fr. Thomas Keating and Fr. Tony D’Souza (Anthony DeMello’s apprentice)\, and the dozens of spiritual teachers he has recorded\, Blair has gained deep contemplative insights. He has practiced Centering Prayer and self-compassion for the past twenty-eight years. \nThis is a six-week class\, offered on Monday evenings\, October 13 – November 16\, 2026\nTimes listed are mountain time (Denver\, CO) \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/creating-self-compassion-through-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261010T113000
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SUMMARY:The Practice of Letting Go: The Wisdom of Release in Contemplative Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Practice of Letting Go: A 90-minute Mini-Retreat\nThe Wisdom of Release in Contemplative Prayer \nSo much of our inner life is shaped by what we hold onto — fixed identities\, familiar ways of thinking\, inherited beliefs\, and the stories we tell about who we are. \nContemplative practice invites us to loosen\, open\, and “let it go.” But what does that actually mean? How do we let go of a thought\, a belief\, or a way of seeing ourselves and the world? And how can that be so healing? \nJoin this gathering to explore the practice and wisdom of letting go: not erasing our thoughts or identities\, but loosening our identification with them so we can rest in the deeper Presence both beneath & within the activity of our busy minds. \n90 minutes\, online\nLed by Keith Kristich\, Closer Than Breath
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-practice-of-letting-go-the-wisdom-of-release-in-contemplative-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20261010T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20261010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260803T192655Z
CREATED:20260803T192655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T192655Z
UID:164651-1791624600-1791642600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop (online via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a time of reflection and silence in this presentation of a contemporary form of silent prayer that traces its origin to ancient Christian tradition. The discipline of Centering Prayer is presented as silent communion with God beyond concepts\, words and images. The workshop will cover the roots of the prayer\, the theological background and the method of Centering Prayer\, and provide opportunities to practice the prayer and allow time for questions and answers. The program can serve as an introduction for those who want to learn about the prayer and as a refresher for those who wish to renew the fundamentals. Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom link a few days before the workshop.\nTimes are Central Daylight Time (Chicago). \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-online-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Corcoran":MAILTO:deborahcorcoran10@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T153000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174209Z
CREATED:20260701T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T174209Z
UID:164026-1791621000-1791646200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:For the Beauty of the Earth: Sculpture as Prayer; Beauty\, the Apophatic and Hope (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:This event\, with its conferences on beauty\, the apophatic\, and hope\, will explore the nature of beauty as a revealed gift\, the apophatic as negation leading to presence\, and hope as embodying unity and solidarity. The sculptures from his current show at the Monastery Gallery will be integral to his conferences\, and the day will include time in the gallery. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nThis program will include morning and afternoon sessions of Centering Prayer. Times listed below are in Eastern (New York) time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/for-the-beauty-of-the-earth-sculpture-as-prayer-beauty-the-apophatic-and-hope-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T164317Z
CREATED:20260820T164317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T164317Z
UID:165000-1791478800-1791651600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:I Am - The Sacred Doorway into the Aramaic Heart of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:The seven “I am” statements in the Gospel of John are a window into who Jesus is and the heart of his teaching. From the perspective of Jesus’ native language of Aramaic\, these statements can also reveal who we are – and how we can enter more deeply into Divine Presence through the heart of Jesus’ teachings. Drawing on the work of Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz\, Cynthia Bourgeault\, and others\, this weekend invites us to enter the I am sayings through this deeper lens. Together we’ll explore how these teachings open us to Presence\, identity\, and deep belonging in God and the heart of reality. Through guided reflection\, chant\, movement\, and Centering Prayer\, we’ll listen for the living resonance within each phrase. Our time will be nurturing and unhurried\, offering space for personal insight and gentle sharing. All are warmly welcomed to rest\, receive\, and rediscover these timeless words. \nAvondale Presbyterian Church\, 2821 Park Rd\, Charlotte NC 28203. \nMore information and registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hDCPDCg1sZPAKlE9MsDCeYEQg_2FoNfWkccusM5unCo/edit?tab=t.0
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/i-am-the-sacred-doorway-into-the-aramaic-heart-of-jesus/
LOCATION:Avondale Presbyterian Church\, 2821 Park Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Schoenfield":MAILTO:info@henryschoenfield.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261009T121500
DTSTAMP:20260914T182833Z
CREATED:20260914T182833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T182833Z
UID:165506-1791370800-1791548100@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Essentials: 3-Day Course - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Free\, 3 day online course exploring the “why\, what\, and how” of Centering Prayer. \nWe’ll Explore:​\n​\n• Opening to the Divine within and all around us \n• Divine therapy \n• The method of Centering Prayer \n• Dealing w/ thoughts during meditation \n• Mystical union with God and why it matters \nTaught by Keith Kristich and Marybeth Redmond \nTuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Oct 7-9\, 11:00-12:15pm Eastern (New York) Time. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-essentials-3-day-course-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath":MAILTO:keith@closerthanbreath.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260131T111013Z
CREATED:20260131T111013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T111013Z
UID:160639-1791331200-1792108799@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:9-day Intensive I\, Advanced Intensive and Post Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I\, Advanced Intensive\, and Post Intensive. If this is your first Centering Prayer retreat of this length\, we suggest you choose Intensive I. We will be using two prayer rooms with two sets of staff\, one for the Intensive retreats and one for the Post Intensive retreat.\nSee the flyer for more details. \nAll rooms are single with a sink in the room\, shared bathrooms. Two hermitages with private bathroom are available for an additional charge. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/9-day-intensive-i-advanced-intensive-and-post-intensive-retreat/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261003T113000
DTSTAMP:20251217T224326Z
CREATED:20230309T193500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T224326Z
UID:133741-1791018000-1791027000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Changing with the Fall Colors Half Day  Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)
DESCRIPTION:Online Half Day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)\nMay 6 @ 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-Divna (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 others if you are called 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 Centering prayer in nature\n9:45 Welcoming prayer on the earth\n10:00 Centering prayer in nature\n10:20 Break\n10:30 Terra Divina connecting to nature thru images and video of nature\n10:45 Reflections\n11:00 Body Prayer with Lectio Divina\n11:15-11:30 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/online-half-day-moving-meditation-centering-prayer-welcoming-prayer-mini-retreat-via-hawai%ca%bbi-1st-saturday-of-every-month/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webcast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260712T223957Z
CREATED:20260702T155127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T223957Z
UID:164009-1791016200-1791030600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:In this introductory workshop\, you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. Along with the method of Centering Prayer\, we will cover the history\, psychology\, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question-and-answer session are included. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nTimes listed below are Eastern (New York) Time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-in-person-and-online-4/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163626Z
CREATED:20260820T163626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163626Z
UID:164959-1791014400-1791030600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Unknowable – Surrendering Faithfully to Wonder (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:  \nPresented by Rick Klein \nMight our many societal\, cultural and world problems be viewed as a crises of faith? \nIn this thought-provoking presentation\, Rick Klein offers insight into an often unseen dilemma that lies at the heart of many of today’s dualistic sociopolitical issues: The decline of faith and the rise of beliefs. \nThrough an exploration of the historical roots and evolving history of humanity’s attempts to answer life’s ultimate questions of meaning and purpose\, Rick describes what happens when beliefs replace faith. Ask yourself: \nIs my “Big-picture-of-all-that-is Worldview” grounded in abundance or scarcity?\nIs it grounded in love or fear?\nIs it based on unknowable faith or the certainty of beliefs? \nRick builds on teachings from Karen Armstrong\, Richard Rohr\, Thomas Keating and others to demonstrate how the fundamental first step on the spiritual journey lies in re-discovering faith in a world full of competing and conflicting beliefs. In the process\, we’ll discover how compassion\, forgiveness and inclusion become practices of contemplation and meditation when done through the eyes of faith. \nJoin us as we explore how the ultimate knowing in life resides in the humble act of unknowing. Surrendering faithfully to the unknowable\, we are able see the abundant wonder of the universe and ourselves. This presentation will include a Centering Prayer session. \nThis presentation – Unknowable – is the final presentation in Rick’s Un-Trilogy series\, which includes Unfinished and Unchanging. Combined\, the three presentations are offered as an ongoing contemplative adventure into the realms of “faith\, hope and love.” If you missed the previous presentations\, you can still register for Unknowable as it is a unique presentation and stands on its own. If you’d like to see Unfinished and Unchanging\, you may order on our website. \nRecording Note: This event will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the Zoom recording within two weeks of the event. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time\, Denver\, Colorado \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/unknowable-surrendering-faithfully-to-wonder-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T144546Z
CREATED:20260723T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T144546Z
UID:164458-1790953200-1791115200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Presence\, Prayer\, and Writing From the Heart: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We are never closer to our Creator than when we are creating. In writing\, we engage in God’s infinite creative impulse to birth the new\, the unexpected. Silence and stillness can assist that process by opening a portal to inner depths where we connect to ourselves\, to others\, to God\, and all of creation. \nAll of us have myriad stories to tell\, but some of us are compelled to share them through writing. Our stories can take many forms—memoir\, essay\, poem\, blog posts\, or journal entries—but the most compelling are the ones written from the heart\, those that touch and move us and sometimes transform both the writer and reader. Writing from the heart demands attentiveness\, honesty\, courage\, and a commitment to engage with a creative process that pulls us into the unknown\, where we are often surprised at what surfaces. It’s a journey of discovery. And what can help are presence and prayer. \nThis contemplative writing retreat will braid Centering Prayer sessions\, brief talks\, writing prompts\, and story sharing. There will also be time to walk the grounds\, read\, and rest. Come listen to the still small voice and find the stories that need to be voiced. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/presence-prayer-and-writing-from-the-heart-a-contemplative-writing-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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T030747Z
CREATED:20260526T182126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T030747Z
UID:163332-1790875800-1791118800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois and Mississippi Valley Contemplative Outreach invite you to retreat into silence. We will center\, experience lectio divina\, and learn insightful methods of listening from a video of Abbot Joseph Boyle of St. Benedict’s Monastery. \nNote: A minimum of 3 months Centering Prayer practice is required to attend. \nThe retreat begins Thursday\, October 1 (arrival after 4:00 PM\, Soup supper at 5:30\, retreat begins at 6:30 PM). The Retreat ends on Sunday\, October 4 at 1:00 PM. \nCost: Please register and pay in full by September 10. Cost for lodging\, meals and retreat materials is $385. Note: Scholarships are available. \nTo register:  Go to the Benet House Retreat Center registration portal at https://smmsisters.org/retreats/listen-a-silent-centering-prayer-four-day-retreat \nRetreat leaders: Anne Colloton\, Carol Mizeur\, Toni Petersen \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-61/
LOCATION:Benet House Retreat Center\, 2208 88th Avenue W\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Contemplative Outreach":MAILTO:acolloto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T193106Z
CREATED:20260803T192843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T193106Z
UID:164640-1790870400-1791205200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Listen: A 4-day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois and Mississippi Valley Contemplative Outreach invite you to retreat into silence.\nWe will Center\, experience Lectio Divina\, and learn insightful methods of listening from Abbot Joseph Boyle of St. Benedict’s Monastery.\nA minimum of 3 months Centering Prayer practice is required to attend. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-62/
LOCATION:Benet House Retreat Center\, 2208 88th Avenue W\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Contemplative Outreach":MAILTO:acolloto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T212259Z
CREATED:20260724T212216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T212259Z
UID:164489-1790427600-1790442000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you seek the still small voice of God? Do you seek a more intimate relationship with God? Come and find a way to deepen your relationship with God. \nCentering Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action within. It prepares us to receive God’s gift of contemplative prayer\, which is an opening of our hearts and minds to God beyond thoughts\, words\, and emotions. This prayer practice\, rooted in the Christian contemplative heritage\, helps us embrace the process of transformation in Christ. The Centering Prayer Introductory Program is designed to share the method of Centering Prayer and offer support in making it a part of daily life. The workshop includes themes of Prayer as Relationship\, The Method of Centering Prayer\, Thoughts and Use of the Sacred Word\, and Deepening Our Relationship with God\, along with time in Centering Prayer and the opportunity to submit questions. \nThose already practicing Centering Prayer and are looking for an in-person experience are welcome to both the Introductory session and to the ongoing sessions. \nPaula Whatley Matabane will be presenting the workshop. Paula is a commissioned presenter of contemplative prayer through Contemplative Outreach\, Inc. She is a practicing spiritual director affiliated with Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta\, ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church\, and professor emerita of Howard University in Washington\, DC. Her memoir on her grandmother’s life in rural Southwest Georgia in the 1890s is soon to be published. The Atlanta native is a mother and not ashamed to describe herself as a resolute family historian-genealogist\, social activist\, cat lover\, and bicyclist. Her favorite scripture is Romans 11:29 “The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.” \nScholarships are available. Please contact Joanna Brunson at joanna@contemplativeoutreachatlanta.com for further details.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/intro-to-centering-prayer-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St. Julien’s Episcopal Church\, 5400 Stewart Mill Rd\, Douglasville\, GA\, 30135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Atlanta":MAILTO:coatlantageorgia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T214312Z
CREATED:20260819T214312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T214312Z
UID:164944-1790101800-1790107200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and the Spiritual Journey (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:If you want to make Centering Prayer a daily practice\, this five-week basic course will give you a solid foundation. Each week\, you will view a video-recorded talk by Fr. Thomas Keating on the prayer practice and how the prayer deepens your relationship with the Divine Indwelling. \nCourse Description \nThis powerful prayer practice is not just something you do\, it does something to you\, too. Your weekly online meetings with fellow seekers and experienced facilitators will break open the prayer and reveal a path to your true self. This is the beginning of a transformation of your consciousness. \nThis course will cover: \nPrayer as Relationship with God\nCentering Prayer as method\nResting in God\nThe False Self system\nOvercoming Obstacles\nBonus Prayer Practices: The Active Prayer and Lectio Divina \nTimes listed are Mountain Time\, Denver\, Colorado\nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-the-spiritual-journey-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260922T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T142229Z
CREATED:20260209T135013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T142229Z
UID:160794-1790096400-1790341200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Presenter Formation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Presenter Formation Team of Contemplative Outreach.org provides this retreat to offer participants the opportunity to become commissioned Presenters of the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop. \nWorking with a notebook of materials\, each participant will have ample opportunity to learn the content of the Introductory Workshop and to practice presenting the content to others\, with supportive feedback and guidance. \nContemplative Outreach is committed to supporting facilitator formation opportunities\, so is providing a grant for participants in this formation retreat. Participants’ fee for this event is reduced from $400 to $100. \nAll participants must complete an application prior to registration for this event.  To receive an application please contact Rob Carr at robcarr924@gmail.com\nThose approved applications will receive a link to the Sophia Retreat Center for registration. \nRegistration is $100.00\, which includes lodging\, all meals and materials.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/presenter-formation-retreat/
LOCATION:Sophia Center\, Atchinson KS\, 751 S 8th St\, Atchison\,KS\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T164500
DTSTAMP:20260908T141756Z
CREATED:20260908T141714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T141756Z
UID:165365-1789806600-1789836300@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In a world that never stops talking\, give yourself the gift of silence. On Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church\, join The Reverend Hendree Harrison and the Contemplative Worship team for a day of contemplative teaching and silence designed for your life. \nAttend one “movement” or stay for all four. It’s a retreat that fits your schedule. Expect insightful teaching sessions followed by deep\, restorative silence. We’ll provide a meal for those joining us during the lunch hour. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd\, 533 East Main Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd":MAILTO:goodsheplex@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260312T200331Z
CREATED:20260312T200331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200331Z
UID:161392-1789804800-1791392400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Contemplative Living I: Contemplative Practices in Daily Life - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This four-month long online course is experiential\, guiding participants to deepen their experience of the abiding presence of God by cultivating their contemplative capacities. Participants will learn and integrate contemplative spiritual practices into daily life within a community of seekers through monthly meetings\, a weekly online prayer chapel\, personal practices\, and monthly Holy Listening Circles (group spiritual direction). \nContemplative practices are the doorway into the gift of contemplative prayer\, where the journey that begins in the silence of our hearts leads us into the heart of God. As we cultivate contemplative practices in ordinary daily life\, we begin to experience oneness with God and all creation. \nPlease see the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-living-i-contemplative-practices-in-daily-life-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260901T194330Z
CREATED:20260901T194233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T194330Z
UID:165234-1789689600-1789948799@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer retreat weekend
DESCRIPTION:St. Benedict frequently unites silence and prayer in the work of seeking God. Centering Prayer is one of several prayer practices that flow out of Benedictine Life. Thomas Merton describes Centering Prayer as “a ‘return to the heart\,’ finding one’s deepest center\, awakening the profound depths of our being in the presence of God.” The goal is to be present to the Lord and aware of the divine action within you. \nThis introductory retreat will provide the background and fundamentals of Centering Prayer and teach how to develop a continuing practice. \nLeaders \nDonna Kreiensiecki is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter. She has 20 years of experience offering Centering Prayer retreats and has practiced Centering Prayer for 30 years. Mary Bieter is a certified spiritual director trained at the Shalem Institute in Washington\, D.C. She was introduced to Centering Prayer twenty years ago and is a newly commissioned presenter with Contemplative Outreach. She has adopted a consistent daily practice of Centering Prayer in recent years and hopes she can help others discover the peace and clarity it can offer. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-retreat-weekend/
LOCATION:Monestary of St. Gertrude\, 465 Keuterville Road\, Cottonwood\, ID\, 83522
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:God is All and All – The Evolution of the Contemplative Christian Spiritual Journey (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:The book God is All in All: The Evolution of the Contemplative Christian Spiritual Journey is an edited transcript of a talk Father Thomas Keating presented at Snowmass\, Colorado\, at the 2012 Annual Conference of Contemplative Outreach. In 2018\, Father Thomas gave permission for three of his friends and companions on his journey\, Father Carl Arico\, Mary Anne Best and Betty Sue Flowers\, to edit and publish this talk in book form. \nTopics include:\nThe Spiritual Journey\nMeeting God\nFriends with the Universe\nPaths to God\nParticipating in the Divine Life \nThe book’s insightful content is enhanced by inspiring quotes from Fr. Thomas\, supporting scripture and stunning photographs designed to lead the reader into longing for deeper openness and consent to the presence and action of God within. \nAbout the Course\nThe course reviews the book chapter by chapter with experienced facilitators who will provide additional helpful materials. The class will meet on Thursday evenings for eight weeks. Each night begins with 20 minutes of Centering Prayer\, followed by videos of the talks and discussion. The videos will also be available on the class website. The heart of these classes and the time together is in the sharing by participants\, allowing the depth of meaning to unfold at a deeper level. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time\, Denver\, Colorado\nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/god-is-all-and-all-the-evolution-of-the-contemplative-christian-spiritual-journey-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Attitudes
DESCRIPTION:This is an Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat based on the work of David Frenette in his seminal book\, The Path of Centering Prayer\, hailed by Fr. Thomas Keating as\, ‘The best\, most comprehensive and most practical\nbook on Centering Prayer.’ \nDavid Frenette is a leader and senior teacher in the Centering prayer movement\, a longtime student and friend of Fr. Thomas Keating. On this silent retreat we will explore the simple contemplative attitudes common to every way of Christian contemplation\, some of which include: Simplicity and Awakening\, Gentleness and Effortlessness\, Letting Go and Letting Be\, among others. \nAn established practice of Centering Prayer is required to attend this retreat as we will be sitting in Centering Prayer for several hours each day. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-attitudes/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Gidlewski":MAILTO:lisam@anawimministries.org
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